Britain’s first black woman sportswriter for a national newspaper won awards, covered fights in Las Vegas, and met Muhammad Ali and Pele during her …
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The burning passion behind Brown Girl Sport, with Miriam Walker-Khan
In early 2023, sports reporter Miriam Walker-Khan launched a storytelling platform that she wished had existed when she was younger. As South Asian He…
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‘Create conversations, reduce fear’ – call to action on dis/ability is issued to industry leaders
Second Sports Media Identity Network event brings academics and professionals together to examine lack of representation and opportunities; The Abilit…
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#SJA2022: Trial-blazer Dearing is a winner in and out of the pool
By PAUL EDDISON Alice Dearing is a trailblazer and a history-maker, but she also has a competitive spirit that will not rest until she rights some Oly…
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Diversity groups strengthen ties to help open more doors in sports media
BCOMS, Women in Football, The Ability Group in Sport (TAGS) and Sports Media LGBT+ instigate working group to further aims of allyship and intersectio…
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SJA supports inspirational ‘Scottish Sporting Pride’ #AuthenticMe event in Glasgow
Olympic silver medalist Bruce Mouat, ParalympicsGB star Robyn Love and football referee Lloyd Wilson are special guests at panel discussion put on by …
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Sluggish steps suggest sports media is still too cushy on diversity
New research released at D Word Conference 4 showed some evidence of progress for under-represented groups in the industry, although this appears negl…
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Sky | Kick It Out Award to be presented at this year’s SJA British Sports Awards for the first time
The Sports Journalists’ Association has announced a new award in partnership with Sky and Kick It Out that will be presented for the first time at t…
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Leading voices in football media talk LGBTQ+ inclusion on Pride panel – listen via podcast
Nicky Bandini, Adam Crafton, Matt Dickinson and Lianne Sanderson speak on Pride panel event convened by Sports Media LGBT+ and Football Writers’…
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SJA Notebook: Diversity call, broadcast win and exclusive sessions for young journalists
Catch up with our regular column of sports journalists making the news … And don’t forget, dates for your diaries … our annual SJA B…
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