Sharon's Anti-Racism Newsletter by Sharon Hurley Hall Named 6th Annual Anthem Awards Finalist

Honored for Belonging & Inclusion: Content & Media, the newsletter celebrates 6 years of anti-racism advocacy and amplifying Black and Global Majority voices.

BRIDGETOWN, CHRIST CHURCH, BARBADOS, October 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Award-winning author, educator, journalist, and anti-racism advocate Sharon Hurley Hall has been named a finalist in the 6th Annual Anthem Awards for her publication, Sharon's Anti-Racism Newsletter (SARN), in the Belonging & Inclusion: Content & Media category.

This recognition comes at a particularly meaningful moment, as the newsletter celebrates its sixth anniversary: six years of challenging systemic racism, advancing understanding, and equipping readers with the knowledge and resources to create meaningful change.

Founded in August 2020 amid a global reckoning over racial injustice, SARN began with a mission: to fight racism, one article at a time. More than 750 published pieces, and over 5,000 subscribers later, that mission has evolved into a far-reaching platform for anti-racism education, advocacy, and community engagement.

Through personal essays, cultural commentary, insightful interviews, and curated resources, Hurley Hall examines the realities of racism while encouraging readers to move beyond awareness toward meaningful action. SARN also amplifies the voices and initiatives of Black and Global Majority founders, activists, writers, and creatives, ensuring their perspectives remain central to conversations about equity and justice.

"I am deeply honored that Sharon's Anti-Racism Newsletter has been named a finalist in the sixth annual Anthem Awards, particularly as we mark six years of this work," says Hurley Hall.

"This recognition affirms the importance of sustained anti-racism advocacy and reminds us that the pursuit of racial justice requires both individual commitment and collective action. I am especially grateful to the readers who have engaged with SARN, shared it, and used it to advance understanding and drive change in their communities and organizations."

Beyond its readership, SARN has served as an educational resource in organizational, academic, social, and family settings, facilitating difficult conversations, deepening understanding, and encouraging action against systemic inequities.

Presented by the Webby Awards, the Anthem Awards recognize purpose-driven work advancing social impact worldwide. This year's finalists were selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS) from more than 2,500 submissions across over 40 countries. Hurley Hall's selection underscores the role of independent media, authentic storytelling, and sustained advocacy in advancing belonging and inclusion.

Support Sharon's Anti-Racism Newsletter in the Anthem Community Voice Awards

As a finalist, Sharon's Anti-Racism Newsletter is also in contention for the publicly voted Anthem Community Voice Award. Supporters can visit https://celebrate.anthemawards.com, navigate to the Belonging & Inclusion: Content & Media category, and find Sharon's Anti-Racism Newsletter in the finalist listings. Select Celebrate, then confirm to complete the vote.

Community Voice voting closes October 29, 2026. Winners of the 6th Annual Anthem Awards will be announced November 5, 2026.

About Sharon Hurley Hall
Sharon Hurley Hall is an award-winning author, journalist, educator, and anti-racism advocate with more than three decades of experience spanning journalism, writing, education, and communications. Her work centers on racial justice, identity, belonging, and the importance of making marginalized voices heard.

She is the author of the award-winning and bestselling book I'm Tired of Racism: True Stories of Existing While Black and Exploring Shadeism, and the Founder and Curator-in-Chief of Sharon's Anti-Racism Newsletter. She is also the founder of SHHARE, an anti-racism learning community, creator of the Unsilenced™ Method, and founder of the Still & Sovereign Retreat.
Hurley Hall's writing has earned recognition from the American Writing Awards, International Book Awards, and Caribbean Global Awards, among others. She is also a co-host of the Anthem Award-winning podcast The Introvert Sisters.

Through her writing, teaching, speaking, and community-building initiatives, she continues to champion informed action, authentic inclusion, and lasting systemic change. For more information, visit sharonhh.com.

About Sharon's Anti-Racism Newsletter
Founded in August 2020, Sharon's Anti-Racism Newsletter is an independent publication dedicated to fighting racism, one article at a time. Combining original essays, interviews, analysis, reading lists, and curated educational resources, the newsletter helps readers recognize and challenge racism while amplifying Black and Global Majority voices.

With more than 750 published pieces and a readership exceeding 5,000 subscribers, SARN is a resource for individuals, educators, advocates, and organizations committed to anti-racism education and meaningful change. Read and subscribe at antiracismnewsletter.com.

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