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In the latest episode of “The Conversation” hosted by ESPN FC’s Alexis Nunes and Shaka Hislop, Ebony Rainford-Brent joins the show. Rainford-Brent, now a Sky Sports analyst, was the first Black female to represent England women’s cricket team. In a tell-all interview, Ebony speaks through:
(1:18) Her emotions during a Sky Sports on-air segment with Michael Holding
(2:15) How it’s been conditioned that people have to “just deal” with racism.
(6:04) Why cricket is not as diverse in England, as it’s seen as “an elite” sport
(8:34) How Black Lives Matter has created accountability
(11:27) Shaka tells how his father dealt with the “emotional toll” dealing with racism
(13:29) The additional pressures she feels as a current analyst
(15:51) How she uses her platform to reach like-minded people
(16:30) Why she felt embarrassed being referred to as “the first Black women” to represent England
(20:24) Should players continue taking a knee before matches?
(23:48) Why grassroots cricket doesn’t accurately represent their communities
(29:31) How athletes like Marcus Rashford, Lewis Hamilton and LeBron James have become so prominent in creating change
(33:43) Establishing the ACE Programme in cricket
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