We Are Black Journos founder Hannah Àjàlá

This Black History Month, we’re celebrating the trailblazers who have carved space in this industry while pushing for more inclusion, representation and accountability in journalism.

Hear about Hannah’s ability to cover the African diaspora candidly, her freelance work for BBC Africa and World Service in West Africa, and how she created We Are Black Journos a platform and community that actively works for the betterment of Black Journalists in the UK experienced and aspiring.

Hannah also shares her experience in her first role at the BBC where she cites being the only non-white person in her department and how that lit a fire within herself and set her on the path to become to trailblazer that stepped onto the podcast.

This story is one of going against the grain and creating her own path in the industry for herself and those that followed. Expect Hannah’s dynamic energy and iron-solid mindset to inspire you today.

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You can listen to and watch our How to be a Journalist podcast on Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts.