Emmanuel Acho is a modern thought leader who inspires audiences to challenge the status quo and drive meaningful, lasting change. As a Fox Sports Analyst and host of FS1’s The Facility, alongside former NFL stars LeSean McCoy, James Jones, and Chase Daniel. This powerhouse team offers a comprehensive and multifaceted perspective on sports. Acho is also renowned for his influential voice in social discourse. He hosts and produces the Emmy Award-winning series Uncomfortable Conversations with Emmanuel Acho, which was Executive Produced by Oprah Winfrey, and has amassed over 100 million views across social media. This groundbreaking series tackles complex conversations about race in America, advocating for safe spaces, community bridge-building, and the crucial role of open dialogue, empathy, education, and personal responsibility in addressing systemic issues. Acho's impact has earned him two Emmy Awards—Outstanding Sports Personality/Emerging On-Air Talent and Outstanding Short Form Nonfiction or Reality Series. What began as a digital initiative has grown into New York Times bestselling books under Oprah’s imprint, along with expanded online content, panels, and thought leadership initiatives that continue to shape national conversations.

In addition to The Facility, Emmanuel hosts a brand-new show, Second Chance Stage, on Max. He is joined by country music superstar Martina McBride, acclaimed actor Taye Diggs, and Saturday Night Live comedian Heidi Gardner. This eight-episode talent competition series, produced by Sony Pictures Television’s The Intellectual Property Corporation, offers contestants who have set aside their dreams for years, even decades, a second chance at their big break.

In his latest book, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew, which quickly became a New York Times Bestseller, Emmanuel Acho and co-writer Noa Tishby confront challenging questions about antisemitism. The book delves into sensitive topics such as Jewish stereotypes, power dynamics, and the essence of Judaism, providing profound insights into the roots of Jewish hatred in America. With Tishby’s Israeli-American perspective and Acho’s Nigerian-American background, the book offers a diverse range of viewpoints that make complex concepts more accessible. Their dialogue is designed to educate and empower readers to recognize and address bigotry, underscoring that hatred against any group threatens us all.

In collaboration with Oprah Winfrey, Emmanuel Acho released Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man on November 10, 2020. This book, the third title under the “An Oprah Book” banner, debuted at #3 on the New York Times Bestsellers list. Following this success, Acho published Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Boy in the spring of 2021, and Illogical: Saying Yes to a Life Without Limits in March 2022.

After earning his undergraduate degree in Sports Management in 2012, Emmanuel Acho was drafted by the Cleveland Browns. He was later traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2013, where he spent the majority of his NFL career. During the off-seasons, Emmanuel completed his master’s degree in Sports Psychology at the University of Texas. In 2016, he transitioned from the football field to broadcasting, launching his media career. By 2018, Emmanuel had been promoted within ESPN to become the youngest national football analyst and was recognized as a Forbes "30 Under 30" honoree. Additionally, in 2017, he and his family’s non-profit organization, Living Hope Christian Ministries, successfully raised funds to build a hospital in rural Nigeria.