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The NSMA extends its condolences to the family of Joan Palmer, a longtime NSMA supporter, who passed away last month after a battle with cancer.

Joan grew up with what was then the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association, since her parents -- Hank and Petie -- were two of the organization's Salisbury, NC founders. She took over her father's business, Palmer's Promotions, and provided the NSSA with many promotional items that were sent to members, or given to NSSA award winners.

When sports come back, there is a high probability that many broadcast crews will be forced to work off site. That means a different scenario for play-by-play announcers, analysts and production teams.

In "Going Remote: How to Be Successful on a Remote Broadcast," we've put together a panel of industry leaders:

• FOX Sports 1 college football analyst Ben Leber;
• Veteran producer/director Ken Neal (FOX Sports South/Raycom/Tupelo Honey);
• Veteran FOX Sports South/Raycom play-by-play announcer Tom Werme.

They'll talk about the challenges we all will face and how you can be ready for them. And you can ask the question you want answered.

While certain events have grabbed headlines in the last few months, the way media cover race and racism in sports should be an ongoing discussion. We've lined up three sports media leaders to carry on that discussion on Thursday, June 18 at 4pm EDT. Join ESPN anchor and NSMA board member Jay Harris, Lonnae O'Neal of The Undefeated, and women's basketball television analyst LaChina Robinson for an open, honest, and interactive chat.