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Too Dark for Daytime TV - Addressing Racial Bias in Media

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Explore a thought-provoking TEDx talk by Afua Hagan, a successful journalist and broadcaster, as she addresses the challenging question: "Am I just too Black for the business?" Delve into Hagan's personal experiences of being Black and Scottish, writing for a magazine targeting Black women with no Black employees, and navigating the complexities of authenticity while feeling "not enough" in the media industry. Gain insights into the racial barriers still present in television, exemplified by a colleague's statement that Hagan was "too dark for daytime TV." Learn about Hagan's journey as a prominent media figure, her work across various platforms including ITV, BBC, LBC, and international networks, and her roles as a keynote speaker, Diversity and Inclusion advocate, event host, and Royal Commentator. Discover the importance of representation and challenging industry norms in this compelling 18-minute presentation, delivered in the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

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Too dark for daytime TV | Afua Hagan | TEDxKingstonUponThames

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