Gil Robertson IV

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Gil Robertson IV(born 13 August 1964, Los Angeles, California) is an African-American journalist/author.

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Robertson is known for his contributions to numerous publications that include: the Los Angeles Times, 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 will release Not in My Family: AIDS in the African American Community, a collection of essays about the AIDS epidemic, edited by Robertson.

A member of the National Press Club and founder/president of the African American Film Critics Association, Mr. Robertson resides in Los Angeles and Atlanta.