Emil Wilbekin
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| Born | September 16, 1967 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | journalist, media executive, stylist, content creator, culture critic, human rights activist |
| Years active | 1990-present |
| Known for | Former editor-in-chief of Vibe and Giant, editor-at-large at Essence |
Emil Wilbekin (born September 16, 1967, in Cincinnati, Ohio) is an American journalist, media executive, stylist, content creator, culture critic, and human rights activist. He is the former editor-in-chief of Vibe and Giant, editor-at-large at Essence and managing editor of its associated website Essence.com, and chief content officer of Afropunk. He is the founder of Native Son Now, an organization dedicated to empowering and lifting up black gay men through positive representation and business opportunities.