Anthony Gilbert (journalist)
Anthony “AG” Gilbert (b. October 24, 1975) is an American journalist of sports culture and trends.
Career
Anthony Gilbert is a well-established journalist and consultant, who is accredited for contributing his writing and consulting to the mainstream media cross over of sports and sneaker culture. Gilbert began writing for SLAM Magazine, and has been published in HOOP Magazine, Vibe, Complex, Bounce, Peace Magazine (Canada), and Acclaim (Australia). His column, "Kickin' It", can be read in HOOP Magazine. Gilbert continues to work with Nike and consults with advertising firms like Wieden+Kennedy and ANOMALY. Some of Gilbert’s broadcast appearances include segments on ESPN shows like It’s the Shoes and Cold Pizza, BET Style, MTV 1 Night Only, MTV UK, Style Network, and MSG Network. Gilbert spreads his knowledge as a sneaker connoisseur and insights about the sports industry. He is featured in the Nike film, 1 Love, documenting his life and love of the game.
Biography
Born and raised in West Philadelphia during the prime era of Hip Hop, Anthony Gilbert was influenced by this movement and also desired the fashionable sneakers evolving in urban culture. As a young man, Gilbert was brought up on the basketball court and played for the Sonny Hill League from 1992. Besides the hoop dream of playing professional basketball, he aspired to be a United States Armed Services Member like his father and elder brother. Instead of following his family into the military, they encouraged him to attend college directly after his graduation from Philadelphia Montgomery High School.
Gilbert went on to attend Temple University, in North Philadelphia. Here he pledged Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated Lambda Chapter. Gilbert studied for a degree in Broadcast, Telecommunications and Mass Media with a focus in Sports Communication.
External links
- http://www.anthonyxgilbert.com
- http://www.gametimeag.blogspot.com
- http://schememag.com/fresh/anthony-gilbert-soul-brother-1/
References
- Gilbert, Anthony; blog page 2008. 8 Dec. 2008
- Gilbert, Anthony; Home page 2006. 8 Dec. 2007
- Coachman, Dale. “Anthony Gilbert: Soul Brother #1.” Scheme 11 Jun. 2007. 8 Dec. 2007
- Vulkan “Anthony Gilbert ‘I Am Legend’.” Syndication 2 Dec. 2007. 8 Dec. 2007