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Marcus Ryder MBE is a journalist with over 25 years of experience, and has excelled in leading diverse teams to deliver daily news and award-winning investigative programmes. He is a leading authority in media diversity and is the Head of External Consultancies at the Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity, a research institute dedicated to increasing diversity and inclusion in the UK media industry. Previously Marcus was head of BBC Scotland Current Affairs Programmes for eight years and has has considerable knowledge of international broadcasting markets working in China and Malaysia for five years. This was an open and honest conversation where Marcus looks into whether Black journalists have progressed in UK journalism, what representation looks like today in comparison to before, and advice for Black journalists. Hosted by: Lisa Hanley (@JLisajournal)