E4 - Ashley Allison, Founder, Watering Hole Media; Owner/Publisher, The Root; Political Commentator

Black Media Monday is a platform that elevates black excellence in media, featuring black media experts who share insights and strategies, highlighting the importance of the black press in telling our stories. The conversation with Ashley Allison, founder of Watering Hole Media, owner and publisher of The Root, and politcal commentator, focused on the role of the press in a free society, the importance of the black press in fighting disinformation, and the impact of media on societal perceptions and values.TakeawaysBlack media excellence is about living boldly, unapologetically, proudly, and joyfully, and fulfilling God's divine assignment for your life.The role of the press is to provide truth, speak history, and dissect issues to explain why they are racist and how they impact policies and societal values.Chapters00:00 Elevating Black Excellence in Media07:29 The Importance of the Black Press in Fighting Disinformation16:05 Media's Impact on Societal Perceptions and Values25:37 Nurturing and Empowering Future Generations

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