Jemele Hill on upcoming memoir 'Uphill,' Serena Williams’ greatness, Muhammad Ali, ESPN, more
On the latest episode of the Rex Chapman Show with Josh Hopkins,
the guys are joined by Jemele Hill, the incredible
journalist, producer and podcaster. What in life
gave Jemele the ability to ask the difficult questions
and to continue to push the envelope? From an early
age, Jemele had a passion for writing and for sports, and
it has evolved so much to get to this point. 6:00 - The former CNN+
colleagues talked about their short time together, and what lessons
were learned after things came to an end so abruptly. 12:00
- Jemele grew up playing all kinds of sports,
excelling at baseball and softball. All while discovering her
passions for reading, writing and journalism. 19:00 - While
reflecting on all of
their upbringings, Jemele comments on the public
education she received and the strong sense of identity she
received coming from Detroit. 23:30 - Fast forward to today, and
how important it is to restrict what is being taught in schools and
banning books is just so confusing to people that are seeking out
knowledge. 26:00 - Jemele talks about meeting one of the
most beloved people from Kentucky, Muhammad Ali. 29:30 - The state
of today's media is no longer participating in the very
oath Jemele took when she became a newspaper writer all
those years ago: "To Comfort the Afflicted, and Afflict The
Comfortable." 39:00 - Despite what our country has been through
over the last few years, Jemele still has faith in a
number of bright spots in traditional media that provide plenty of
hope for the future. 42:30 - Jemele previews her
forthcoming memoir "Uphill" and discusses the adversity she went
through, and felt should be in her own words. 51:00 - What was
going through Jemele's mind watching Serena Williams step
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