About me
Femi Redwood is an award-winning journalist unafraid to ask tough questions or have uncomfortable conversations that lead to teachable moments. She's currently the editorial director at Epicenter NYC, a multiplatform journalism organization spotlighting and celebrating overlooked communities, small businesses, arts, and culture. Previously, she was the managing producer of podcasts at 1010 WINS, the most-listened-to news radio station in the country, and its sister station, WCBS Newsradio 880. In this role, she launched several successful shows, including the Murrow award-winning podcast, which she hosted, Beyond Black History Month.
Before transitioning into audio and digital, Femi spent over a decade in local and national TV news, including working as an on-air correspondent in prominent newsrooms such as CBS Newspath and VICE News.
Femi is the chair of the National Association of Black Journalists' LGBTQ+ Task Force. She is also a board member of NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists.
