Desmond Cole is a Canadian journalist, activist, author, and broadcaster based in Toronto, Ontario. Known for his compelling work on issues of police carding and racial discrimination, Cole has been a prominent voice in the fight against systemic racism. His writing credits span across various prestigious publications including The Walrus, NOW Magazine, Torontoist, The Tyee, Toronto Life, and BuzzFeed.

His advocacy has not only garnered national media attention but also led to a consequential documentary by CBC Television titled The Skin We're In. Cole's dedication to societal change extended to the airwaves where he hosted a radio show on Newstalk 1010 from 2015 to 2020. His literary debut, The Skin We're In: A Year of Black Resistance and Power, was released in January 2020, becoming the bestselling Canadian book of the year.