Watch ‘Listen to Black Women’ S6, Ep. 4 Part 4: Lore’l & Jessie Woo Talk Working In Sports Media & Uplifting Black Women In Sports

In this episode, WNBA star Ty Young, sports journalist Janerika Owens, and BOSSIP's Dani Canada join the conversation about navigating sports media and uplifting the next generation of Black women. The post Watch ‘Listen to Black Women’ S6, Ep. 4 Part 4: Lore’l & Jessie Woo Talk Working In Sports Media & Uplifting Black Women In Sports appeared first on MadameNoire.

Feb 26, 2026 - 11:04

Watch ‘Listen to Black Women’ S6, Ep. 4 Part 4: Lore’l & Jessie Woo Talk Working In Sports Media & Uplifting Black Women In Sports

This week on Listen to Black Women, Jessie Woo and Lore’l close out our Women in Sports series. Joined by WNBA icon Ty Young, sports journalist Janerika Owens, and BOSSIP managing editor Dani Canada at the table, they discuss working in sports media, embracing authenticity, and uplifting the next generation of Black women in sports.

Listen to Black Women Sports Season 6 Episode 4 — Source: Group House Media

Embracing Authenticity

The ladies discuss representation in the world of sports media, and how it can be better. They all agree: “Hire more Black women! Period.” Turning to Lore’l, Janerika says, “You know how you have green hair and you look flawless, and you have a seat at the table? I want to see more of that. You don’t have to always wear a suit or a tie to be professional and to have the job. You can just be your true genuine self.”

“Sometimes you’re already qualified, and you just need a seat at the table.”
Janerika Owens, sports journalist

Lore’l asks, what will it take to get more Black women a seat at the table?

Ty answers, “Supporting each other. Sometimes we’re our own downfall … being intimidated by other women or feeling like someone is taking your position. What’s for you is for you. We can support and all elevate together.”