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CNN Hires Malcolm Jenkins as Contributor
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He’ll speak on topics of race and social justice.
Jenkins is expected to contribute to various CNN studio programs as well as other content from the AT&T-owned cable-news outlet. Executives informed staffers of the hire Monday morning.
“Now more than ever, the public needs to be educated on the roles of elected positions of power, such as the District Attorney, Police Chief or City Council and how to hold those individuals accountable, especially through their voice and their vote. In an important election year, I’m eager to join the CNN family and share my perspective as a regular contributor,” Jenkins said in a statement. ” I also want to thank CNN for their thoughtful leadership in viewing professional athletes beyond their sport as another educated voice who brings a varied perspective and value to the network’s programming and shows.”
It’s a good hire. Malcolm is well spoken and articulate and even-keeled, aside from that one time when told Drew Brees to “shut the fuck up.” The former Eagles safety knows what he’s talking about and consistently does fantastic work off the field, so all of this would make him more than qualified to be a recurring contributor on CNN.
Kevin has been writing about Philadelphia sports since 2009. He spent seven years in the CBS 3 sports department and started with the Union during the team's 2010 inaugural season. He went to the academic powerhouses of Boyertown High School and West Virginia University. email - k.kinkead@sportradar.com