Gil Robertson IV
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Gil Robertson IV is an African-American journalist/author.
, Atlanta Journal Constitution, Black Enterprise
and Essence Magazine among others. He is also founder and editor of the Robertson Treatment Syndicated Column (RTSC), one of America's most widely read urban lifestyle columns targeting the African American demo.
As an author, Robertson has contributed to the anthology Souls of My Brother and is a frequent contributior to the African American Almanac. His first book, Writing As A Tool of Empowerment, was published in 2003. On December 1, 2006, Agate Fine Publishing released Not in My Family: AIDS in the African American Community, a collection of essays about the AIDS
epidemic, edited by Robertson.
Robertson edited the anthology Family Affair: What It Means To Be African American Today,.
He is a member of the National Press Club and founder/president of the African American Film Critics Association. Robertson resides in Los Angeles and Atlanta.
2006:Nominee-Best Literacy Nonfiction-Not In My Family
African American Literacy Award
2007:Nominee-Best Non-Fiction-Not In My Family
Overview
Robertson is known for his contributions to numerous publications that include: the Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times
The Los Angeles Times is a daily newspaper published in Los Angeles, California, since 1881. It was the second-largest metropolitan newspaper in circulation in the United States in 2008 and the fourth most widely distributed newspaper in the country....
, Atlanta Journal Constitution, Black Enterprise
Black Enterprise
Black Enterprise is a monthly U.S. magazine which describes itself as "the premier business news and investment resource for African Americans" and claims a readership of 3.7 million. It was founded in 1970 by Earl G. Graves, Sr.. The publication is known for its annual listing of the largest...
and Essence Magazine among others. He is also founder and editor of the Robertson Treatment Syndicated Column (RTSC), one of America's most widely read urban lifestyle columns targeting the African American demo.
As an author, Robertson has contributed to the anthology Souls of My Brother and is a frequent contributior to the African American Almanac. His first book, Writing As A Tool of Empowerment, was published in 2003. On December 1, 2006, Agate Fine Publishing released Not in My Family: AIDS in the African American Community, a collection of essays about the AIDS
AIDS
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus...
epidemic, edited by Robertson.
Robertson edited the anthology Family Affair: What It Means To Be African American Today,.
He is a member of the National Press Club and founder/president of the African American Film Critics Association. Robertson resides in Los Angeles and Atlanta.
Awards and nominations
NAACP Image Award2006:Nominee-Best Literacy Nonfiction-Not In My Family
African American Literacy Award
2007:Nominee-Best Non-Fiction-Not In My Family