Joy Taylor labeled history-maker after teaming up with Meek Mill for new career venture as FS1 host calls it an 'honor'
Samuel Coleman
Published Aug 31, 2026
FOX Sports star Joy Taylor has been branded as a history-maker after participating in a special event devoted to the fight against hate crimes.
The Speak co-host moderated a panel discussion titled Hate Has No Home Here - A Moderated Conversation on Racism, Antisemitism, and Building Bridges to Fight All Hate over the weekend.

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The discussion was part of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's 114th national convention taking place in Boston between July 26 and August 1.
It focused on "the intersectionality of racial justice and the continued rise in hate crimes," per the NAACP's press release.
Taylor, 36, was joined on the stage by rapper Meek Mill, professor Henry Louis Gates, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, and NAACP president Derrick Johnson.
The Fox Sports star documented the event to her 629,000 followers on Instagram, sharing behind-the-scene pictures as well as photos of herself posing with fellow panelists.
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"What an honor to host this panel with the @naacp," she wrote in the caption.
And in the comments, dozens of people lauded Taylor for supporting the push for social justice.
Publicist Velissa Vaughn wrote: "History maker! So proud of youuuu!!!"
NFL reporter Carmen Vitali added: "In awe of you consistently."
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Personal coach Dr. Keita Joy Ductant said: "Get it girl!! It’s the impact for me!"
And NFL Network host MJ Acosta-Ruiz wrote: "Queen queening."
The discussion received support from the Stand Up To Jewish Hate initiative and Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey.
"At this moment in our history, I want you to know that in Massachusetts, we stand together," Healey wrote in an Instagram post.
"We teach the truth. We continue moving forward—toward equity, justice, and opportunity for all.
"Honored to welcome delegates, advocates, and leaders to Boston for the @NAACP Convention."