Black women journalists have had to face criticism and jump over many hurdles to be seen and taken seriously. We explore what it means to be a Black woman on the air today. And, we go back in time to hear what it was like in the past with a Bay Area broadcasting pioneer. Veteran journalist Belva Davis, plus Jemele Hill. It’s a special episode from The Stoop podcast: Black on Air.Tune into KALW 91.7 FM Monday-Thursday at 5 p.m. or subscribe to the Crosscurrents podcast to listen on-demand.
The Stoop: Black On Air
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