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Jemele Hill (Sports Journalist)

Jemele Hill (Sports Journalist)

FromThe Accidental Activist


Jemele Hill (Sports Journalist)

FromThe Accidental Activist

ratings:
Length:
46 minutes
Released:
Oct 28, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Jemele Hill isn't shy about speaking her mind — about playoffs or politics. From her time as an anchor on ESPN’s Sportscenter to her current role at the Atlantic, Jemele has faced backlash from sports fans who prefer to keep politics out of the game. This week, she joins Isha to talk about how her long career has led her to become an outspoken advocate for Black athletes. Jemele opens up about breaking into sports media as a young Black woman and how she’s learned to call out injustice and bigotry when she sees it, even when it’s risky.  Jemele Hill isn't shy about speaking her mind — about playoffs or politics. From her time as an anchor on ESPN’s SportsCenter to her current role at the Atlantic, Jemele has faced backlash from sports fans who prefer to keep politics out of the game. This week, she joins Isha to talk about how her long career has led her to become an outspoken advocate for Black athletes. Jemele opens up about breaking into sports media as a young Black woman and how she’s learned to call out injustice and bigotry when she sees it, even when it’s risky. Read Jemele’s new memoir: Uphill: A Memoir - MahoganyBooksListen to Jemele’s podcast: Jemele Hill is Unbothered | Podcast on SpotifyFollow Isha Sesay on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Wonder Media NetworkWebsiteInstagramTwitter
Released:
Oct 28, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (20)

For acclaimed journalist Isha Sesay, being surrounded by news of activism was the norm. But becoming an activist herself was never a role she envisioned—until now. In this new series, Isha sits down with an array of cultural icons who have also found themselves unexpectedly inhabiting a role as “activist.” She explores the motivating circumstances behind their passions, all while revealing the human condition that unites us all: a desire to make a difference in the world.