The PULSE open discussion with the Rise Up producers included moderator Jay Harris (far left) and panelists Michael Fountain, Kelley Carter, Sharon Matthews, Alison Overholt and Galen Gordon.
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On Monday, Feb. 22, the ESPN PULSE ERG (Employee Resource Group) held an open discussion surrounding the Black History Month program Rise Up: A SportsCenter Special. SportsCenter anchor Jay Harris, who also celebrated his birthday that day, served as moderator with panelists: Kelley Carter, Michael Fountain, Galen Gordon, Sharon Matthews and Alison Overholt. The 60-minute event provided an opportunity for employees to learn more about the show’s concept, ask questions and share feedback. Rise Up: A SportsCenter Special is scheduled to re-air Saturday, Feb. 28, at 9 a.m. (ESPNEWS) and Sunday, Feb. 28, at 5 a.m. and 11 p.m. (ESPN2).
Employees prepare for the PULSE open discussion with the Rise Up producers.
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The panel included: Senior Writer, The Undefeated, Kelley Carter; Editor-in-Chief, ESPN The Magazine and espnW, Alison Overholt; Feature Producer, Sharon Matthews; Senior Coordinating Producer, Michael Fountain; and Coordinating Producer, Galen Gordon. (Joe Faraoni/ESPN Images)
(l-r) Michael Fountain, Kelley Carter and Sharon Matthews answered questions and held an open discussion surrounding the Rise Up program.
