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Jonathan Giles

(He/Him)
  • Editor and Writer, Ebony
Atlanta, Los Angeles
As seen in: Ebony, MSN, High School on SI, Flipboard
Covers:  Sports, Travel, Entertainment, Human Interest
Doesn't Cover: Politics
Writer @HighSchoolOnSI @ebony @bet | solo traveler | Bounce-house Enthusiast .…..………. 📺 ✏️ ABC, NBC he/him/nerd

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Jonathan Giles is a boundary-pushing writer and cultural journalist whose work at EBONY explores the intersections of identity, legacy, joy, and social truth — often through the lens of Black celebrity, community activism, and art.

A genre-bender at heart, Jonathan brings his sharp observational wit and background as a comedian to every story he tells, weaving absurdity, reflection, and rhythm into his reporting. Intentionally telling stories that focus on people not places.

Whether covering s…

Jonathan Giles’s Journalist Portfolio

THE ONES WHO LEFT: WHY BLACK AMERICANS ARE CHOOSING MEXICO AS THEIR NEW HOME

THE ONES WHO LEFT: WHY BLACK AMERICANS ARE CHOOSING MEXICO AS THEIR NEW HOME

In Playa del Carmen, fatigue meets its antidote. This place offers more than just locals in Mayan costumes po…

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BUBBA WALLACE AND THE RISE OF BLACK RACING CULTURE

BUBBA WALLACE AND THE RISE OF BLACK RACING CULTURE

Wallace’s win at Indy is bigger than a race—it’s a breakthrough 60 years in the making.

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SAFE AT HOME: THE GAME AT THE CROSSROADS OF BASEBALL, BALLOTS, AND BORDERS

SAFE AT HOME: THE GAME AT THE CROSSROADS OF BASEBALL, BALLOTS, AND BORDERS

As a kid growing up in Atlanta in the ’90s, you couldn’t tell me nothin’! The city was abuzz with the Olympic…

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How My Summer Sex Break Turned Into A Sabbatical

How My Summer Sex Break Turned Into A Sabbatical

No flings, no DMs, just me, my thoughts, and more cold showers than I’d like to admit.

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How Hilton Head Took My Phone and Gave Me a Little Peace In Return.

How Hilton Head Took My Phone and Gave Me a Little Peace In Return.

Between Lowcountry sunsets and whiskey smooth silences, Hilton Head Island reminded me how to be still and wh…

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MEXICO'S RIVIERA MAYA: IT WAS LIKE BEING FLOWN OUT, BUT BETTER

MEXICO'S RIVIERA MAYA: IT WAS LIKE BEING FLOWN OUT, BUT BETTER

Chances are you’ve heard of the Riviera Maya, an hour south of Cancun, with towns like Puerto Morelos, Playa …

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10 transfers that may change Georgia's high school football championship map

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By Jonathan Giles
| MSN Verified
Tape doesn't lie, and by December, the entire state had seen it. Thomas County Central had already gone 15-0 and won the Georgia Class 5A football title, which is usually the point when a program accepts the trophy, says thank you, and leaves a few good players for everybody else. The Yellow Jackets didn't get the memo. They added Duke commit Aidan McPherson at quarterback.
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Georgia High School Football Preseason Top 25: Buford Leads Loaded 2026 State Rankings

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By Jonathan Giles
| High School on SI
Buford opens at No. 1, but Grayson, Carrollton, Creekside and Thomas County Central are close enough for the Wolves to feel them breathing down the back of their neck. Quarterback DJ Hunter is set to lead top-ranked Buford in its quest for another GHSA state championship and a second straight High School On SI national championship. The Wolves enter 2026 as the No. 1 team in the Georgia Top 25 Preseason Football State Rankings.
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Jaylen Brown: The Chip Boston Kept Dangling

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By Jonathan Giles
| Ebony Verified
The Boston Celtics have been shopping their 2024 Finals MVP for two summers before finally trading him to their rival, the Philadelphia Sixers. Key Takeaways Jaylen Brown was traded from Boston to Philadelphia after being shopped for two summers. The Boston Celtics acquired an aging Paul George and draft picks in exchange, raising questions. Brown joins a strong Sixers lineup, maintaining his role as an outspoken and influential player.
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A long time ago yes ha ha 😆

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