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. 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. 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. (l-r) Michael Fountain, Kelley Carter and Sharon Matthews answered questions and held an open discussion surrounding the Rise Up program.
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