ESPN adds D.C.-based Angela Rye as special correspondent
ESPN has hired D.C.-based political consultant and commentator Angela Rye as a special correspondent, reports The Hollywood Reporter.
Rye, the CEO of the political advocacy and social equity firm IMPACT Strategies, will “provide perspective on sports-related matters of race and culture and social justice issues,” ESPN says. Rye will also appear in studio and produce stories under the ESPN Black History Always banner.
“Sports plays a critical role in our culture, bringing joy to us all in the midst of unprecedented challenges,” Rye said in a statement. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to give culturally relevant stories a voice on this iconic platform.”
Rye, who was previously a political commentator for CNN, and is a regular on the popular radio show The Breakfast Club, will continue to host her podcast On One with Angela Rye in addition to her ESPN work, addes The Hollywood Reporter.
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