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LZ Granderson
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Granderson moderates a discussion for New America in 2015
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Elzie Lee Granderson
March 11, 1972 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
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| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Western Michigan University |
| Occupation | Columnist |
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Steve Huesing (m. 2016)
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| Children | 1 |
Elzie Lee "LZ" Granderson (born March 11, 1972) is an American journalist and writer. He is known for his work as a columnist for the Los Angeles Times, where he writes about sports and culture. Before this, he was a senior writer for ESPN The Magazine.
Granderson also co-hosted SportsNation on ESPN and worked at ESPN LA 710. He has been a columnist for CNN and ABC News. He often appears on ESPN shows like SportsCenter and Around the Horn. He also commentates for ESPN's coverage of the US Open tennis tournament.
Early Life and School
Granderson was born and grew up in Detroit, Michigan. From a young age, he loved basketball and the National Basketball Association. He later went to Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he completed his education.
Career Highlights
Before becoming a well-known journalist, Granderson also worked as an actor. He appeared in the 1992 movie Zebrahead, which was set in his hometown of Detroit. He also had a role in the 1996 TV movie To Sir, with Love II, starring Sidney Poitier.
Granderson started his journalism career as a sportswriter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Later, he became a columnist for The Grand Rapids Press. His writing often focuses on the human side of sports. He explores the lives of athletes and shares his thoughts on social topics related to sports.
In June 2015, Granderson joined ABC News as a contributor. He shared his opinions and insights across many of their programs. In January 2019, he took on a new role at the Los Angeles Times. He became their Sports and Culture Columnist, a position created especially for him. This role allows him to write about how sports connect with society, politics, and culture.
Awards and Recognition
LZ Granderson has received several awards for his journalism. In 2009, he won a GLAAD Award for his online writing. He was nominated again in 2010. In 2022, he received another GLAAD Award for his ABC News podcast called Life Out Loud with LZ Granderson.
He has also been honored by the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association for his column writing in 2008 and 2010. Granderson is a member of the Advisory Board for You Can Play. This group works to fight unfair treatment in sports.
Personal Life
LZ Granderson has one son named Isaiah. In 2016, he married Steve Huesing. Their wedding pictures were even shown on SportsNation, the ESPN show Granderson co-hosted. He shared that seeing his wedding on ESPN was very meaningful. He hoped it would inspire young people watching.
In 2024, Granderson shared that he is living with HIV.
See also
- History of African Americans in Detroit
- LGBT culture in Metro Detroit
