In this episode of Leading in Color, host Sarah Morgan announces the return of BlackBlogsMatter, a writing and podcasting challenge originally launched in 2017. After a four-year hiatus, the challenge returns for 2025 with 12 days of short, impactful episodes airing every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in February.

Kicking off the series, Sarah explores the ongoing importance of Black voices in a world that continues to suppress them. Drawing inspiration from Toni Morrison’s powerful words, Sarah emphasizes that now is the time to create, speak, and stand firm. And she challenges all listeners—Black and non-Black—to consider how they will use their voices during this season of reflection and action.

Tune in throughout February for more #BlackBlogsMatter / #BlackPodsMatter content, and follow Leading in Color on Instagram and LinkedIn. Also, engage with past content using the #BlackBlogsMatter / #BlackPodsMatter hashtags – and leave a 5-star review for Leading in Color on your favorite podcast platform.

In this solo episode, host Sarah Morgan tackles a few hot topics:

• The Appeals Court rejection of Florida's Stop WOKE Act
• Colorism in the Workplace via HBR
• Addressing Genocides & Anti-Genocide Protests Around the World

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In this episode, host Sarah Morgan is interviewing Sports Content Creator, Bailey Jackson.

Bailey Jackson is a skilled sports writer and storyteller with experience in Marketing and Sports Broadcasting with The Big Ten Network and Quality Control Sports. Bailey has built a substantial social media following with her captivating content and unique perspective on sports, thanks in part to her interview series that offers exclusive access to professional athletics.

In this episode, Bailey shares:

• why she stays out of sensational journalism and focuses on facts & storytelling

• why the coverage on women’s sports is here to stay

• how unconventional professional paths can create opportunities to pursue purpose

Connect with Bailey Jackson on

• LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/baileyjjackson)

• Instagram (@baileyjacksonsports)

• Threads (@baileyjacksonsports)