Jay-Ann Lopez (Black Girl Gamers)

Founder of Black Girl Gamers, Jay-Ann Lopez has become a highly acclaimed activist in the gaming world and she joins Adam on the show to share her personal history with video games and how they’ve influenced her role as an ambassador for women of colour in the industry. Tackling prejudice head on whilst playing video games online, Black Girl Gamers aims to create a safe space within gaming for all quashing stereotypes and championing true cultural representation - Jay-Ann shares her story, how she built her community and why gaming is the perfect form of escapism. Explore my Savage Superstars picks and find out how you can win £50 Nintendo Official UK Store credit each week HERE! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices