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Jamilah Lemieux
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Jamilah Lemieux at Brooklyn Museum in 2015
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| Born | 22 July 1984 Chicago, Illinois |
| Occupation | Columnist, editor, cultural critic |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Howard University, Whitney M. Young Magnet High School |
| Genre | Feminism, race |
| Relatives | David Lemieux |
Jamilah Lemieux (born July 22, 1984) is an American writer, editor, and cultural critic. A cultural critic is someone who writes or talks about how society, art, and ideas affect people. She became well-known for her blog, The Beautiful Struggler. She has worked for Ebony magazine and Cassius Magazine. Lemieux currently writes a column about parenting for Slate and co-hosts a podcast called Mom & Dad Are Fighting.
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Early Life and Education
Jamilah Lemieux was born and grew up in Chicago, Illinois. Her parents were involved in important civil rights groups. Her father, David Lemieux, was part of the Black Panther Party. This group worked for the rights and empowerment of African Americans. Her mother was active with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). This group played a big role in the Civil Rights Movement.
Jamilah went to Howard University for her college degree. She is also a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.
Career Highlights
Writing and Editing
After college, Jamilah Lemieux started her career by writing online. Her blog, The Beautiful Struggler, focused on topics like race and relationships. She won three Black Weblog Awards for her writing.
In 2011, Lemieux became an editor for Ebony.com, a popular website. She was promoted to senior editor in 2014. Later, in 2015, she became a senior editor for the print version of Ebony magazine.
Her articles have appeared in many well-known publications. These include Essence, The Nation, The Washington Post, The New York Times, and The Guardian. Her writing often explores cultural issues from a feminist point of view. Feminism is about believing in equal rights and opportunities for all genders.
Media Appearances and Other Work
Jamilah Lemieux has also appeared as a commentator on TV networks. She has been on CNN, MSNBC, NPR, and ABC. She was also a guest on popular shows like The Nightly Show and Uncommon Sense. She also appeared in a documentary series about a famous musician.
In 2016, she became a vice president at Interactive One. This company is part of Radio One, Inc. There, she helped create Cassius, a digital magazine for young people of color.
Lemieux has also worked in politics. In 2018, she was a communications advisor for Cynthia Nixon's campaign for governor. In 2019, she worked as a consultant for Elizabeth Warren's presidential campaign.
Personal Life
Jamilah Lemieux has one daughter named Naima, who was born in 2013.
Awards and Recognition
Jamilah Lemieux has received several awards for her work:
- In 2014, she was named to The Root 100 list. This list recognizes influential African Americans.
- In 2016, she was included in the BBC's 100 Women list. This list highlights inspiring and influential women worldwide.
