About Black Rosie Media
Black Rosie Media is a digital platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of Black women in sports through original interviews, storytelling, and cultural commentary.
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We highlight the experiences of Black women athletes, professionals, and changemakers across all levels of sport.​​
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BRM has been featured by several esteemed media outlets, such as:
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NBC News
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Good Game w/ Sarah Spain
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NHL.com
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Montgomery & Co.
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Builders + Backers
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and more!
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Discover the latest interviews, read inspiring stories, and stay connected to the voices shaping the future of sports.
We are committed to showing up as advocates for the visibility of Black women and creators of color through original content, events, partnerships, and more.
Black Rosie Media is also a community for Black women and melanated creators in sports media.
Our goal is to create an online space where Black women and other BIPOC creators are celebrated, appreciated, and equitably compensated for their work.
Erica L. Ayala began her career in the non-profit space where she worked in Youth Leadership Development at the Children's Defense Fund Freedom Schools program and Westchester Children's Association. She began her journalism career during the 2016 National Women's Hockey League (now the Premier Hockey Federation) playoffs.
In addition to building BRM, Erica is a women’s basketball writer and on-air talent for CBS Sports, as well as the co-host of We Need To Talk Now.
Her work has also appeared in numerous publications, including Olympics.com, The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, The Hockey News, The Athletic, The Guardian, and others.
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On March 8, 2022, she joined Kelly Schultz as the first all-woman broadcast team to call a New Jersey Devils game. Erica is believed to be the first Black woman or Latina to call a game in the National Hockey League.
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In 2008, Erica completed a degree in Political Science from Elon University. In 2016, she earned a Master's in Public Administration from the Robert F. Wagner School at New York University. Erica is a native New Yorker and now lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
About Our Founder!
Our Team.
Here at Black Rosier Media, we focus on collaborating with a diverse group of talented individuals seeking more opportunities in Sports Media.
