• Jemele Hill (Sports Journalist)

  • Oct 28 2022
  • Length: 46 mins
  • Podcast

Jemele Hill (Sports Journalist)

  • Summary

  • 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 - MahoganyBooks

    Listen to Jemele’s podcast: Jemele Hill is Unbothered | Podcast on Spotify

    Follow Isha Sesay on Twitter and Instagram.

    • Follow Wonder Media Network
      • Website
      • Instagram
      • Twitter
    Show More Show Less

What listeners say about Jemele Hill (Sports Journalist)

Average Customer Ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.