Jemele Hill
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
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Covers
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Records
Hill's career is marked by a series of firsts and historic achievements. In 2017, she became the first Black woman to co-host a prime-time edition of ESPN's SportsCenter. Her memoir Uphill spent multiple weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. She has been named to The Root 100 list of most influential African Americans every year from 2017 to 2021. In 2018, Glamour named her a Woman of the Year. She was included in Time's inaugural 100 Next list in 2019, recognizing her as a rising leader. These honors reflect her impact not just in sports journalism but in the broader cultural conversation about race and social justice.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Michigan State University Alumni of the Year
Recognized for professional achievements and contributions to journalism.
The Root 100
Listed as one of the most influential African Americans annually from 2017 to 2021.
Time 100 Next
Recognized as a rising leader shaping the future.
Glamour Woman of the Year
Honored for impact on sports journalism and social commentary.
Essence Women in Media Award
Recognized for contributions to media and culture.
Rankings & Lists
The Root 100
Time 100 Next
Forbes 50 Over 50
Adweek 50
Magazine Covers
The Atlantic
December 2020
The Reckoning: Jemele Hill on Sports, Race, and America
Glamour
November 2018
Woman of the Year: Jemele Hill
Essence
March 2021
The Power of Her Voice: Jemele Hill
Variety
September 2019
Jemele Hill: The Unbothered Voice
The Hollywood Reporter
December 2020
The Most Powerful People in Sports Media
Records & Feats
First Black woman to co-host a prime-time edition of SportsCenter
In 2017, Hill and Michael Smith became the co-hosts of SC6, the 6 p.m. ET edition of ESPN's flagship SportsCenter, making her the first Black woman to hold that role.
New York Times bestselling author for debut memoir
Her memoir Uphill debuted on the New York Times bestseller list in 2023, a notable achievement for a first-time author.