Former Ebony Editor Hired to Launch New ESPN Site Geared Toward African Americans

ESPN has sought the expertise of former Ebony magazine editor, Amy DuBois Barnett.  Amy is expected to become the executive editor for an upcoming website about African-American sports and culture, the network announced Thursday.Reporting to Jason Whitlock, founder of the new site, Barnett will be in charge of managing editorial operations. According to a spokesperson for ESPN, Whitlock and Barnett are in the process of developing the site with no anticipated launch date.In the words of Jason Whitlock, “Amy’s impressive resume across a wide range of publications and brands, as well as her leadership experience, will ensure that the site will be at the forefront of news and commentary relevant to African-Americans.  Together, we aim to serve audiences with quality and innovative journalism when the site debuts.”