Beyond The Threshold: Black Voices in Media

Ep. 20: The Ethics of Access: Journalism in the Digital Age w/ Jewel Wicker

Sidney Evans

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In this episode of 'Beyond the Threshold,' host Sidney Evans is joined by award-winning entertainment and culture reporter, Jewel Wicker.

A few of the Atlanta native's accomplishments include reporting for Billboard, Teen Vogue, and Fader as well as hosting podcasts including Black People Love Paramore and Gaining Ground: The New Georgia.

In this episode Jewel shares:

  • Growing up in Atlanta and how the city shaped her identity
  • The intersection of music and journalism in her early career
  • Lessons from her first news experiences in Harrisburg and the AJC.
  • How she built relationships and learned to pitch as a freelancer.
  • Transitioning into podcasting and storytelling beyond print.
  • Her reflections on social media’s changing role in networking and discovery.

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