Jemele Hill, formerly of ESPN, to join the Atlantic

Jemele Hill

The former ESPN personality is joining the staff of the Atlantic, weeks after she left ESPN after 12 years as a commentator, anchor, reporter and writer. Hill tweeted a message from the Atlantic’s editor-in-chief. Jeffrey Goldberg wrote Hill will be a staff writer “covering the intersection of sports, race, politics, gender and culture.” Hill drew attention last year and was briefly suspended for opinionated messages on social media directed at President Trump. She also targeted Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones after he stated that players who disrespect the flag would not play for his team.