Episode 124: Emil Wilbekin, Award-winning American Journalist, Media Executive, and Founder of NATIVE SON

United States
Written By Erick Taylor Woodby
 

Emil Wilbekin is an award-winning American journalist, media executive, curator, and professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. He's also the founder of NATIVE SON, “a movement, community, and platform of Black gay/queer men who inspire, empower, and celebrate each other.” Emil is the former editor-in-chief of Vibe and Giant and editor-at-large at Essence. While at Vibe, he helped to elevate the careers of music artists like Mary J. Blige, Maxwell, and Aaliyah.

 
Erick Taylor Woodby

Among those listed as the National Black Justice Collective’s “2025 Cohort of 100 Black LGBTQ+/SGL Emerging Leaders to Watch,” Erick Taylor Woodby is a Los Angeles-based American writer and podcast producer committed to building bridges across borders. He is the creator, host, and producer of the top-ranked biweekly Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast, interviewing Black LGBTQ+ professionals who share their experiences in their countries and professions. Across more than 125 episodes, 27 countries and 44 professions have been represented.

https://www.ericktaylorwoodby.com/
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