Rachel Nichols ‘Deeply Sorry’ for Comments About Maria Taylor
Nichols previously said Maria Taylor was named host of ESPN’s NBA Finals coverage because she is Black.
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NABJ Expresses Concerns Over ESPN’s Handling of Leaked Rachel Nichols ‘Diversity’ Dig
In a leaked phone call, Nichols disparaged Maria Taylor who is Black.
Tavis Smiley Launching Radio Show for Black Audience on Progressive LA Station KBLA
The new show on KBLA Talk 1580 offers “conversations with thought leaders.”
Fox Soul and Black Enterprise Team Up to Bring Programming on Economic Equity
The original content includes a town hall series on building wealth and criminal justice reform.
Jeffrey Toobin Returns to CNN After Getting Sidelined for Exposing Himself on Zoom Call
“I got a lot to rebuild, but I feel very privileged and very lucky that I’m going to be able to try to do that,” he said.
ESPN Signs Emmy-Winning Broadcaster Brian Custer as ‘SportsCenter’ Anchor
Custer will also serve as a play-by-play commentator for college football and basketball at the network.
Donna Brazile Exits Fox News After Two Years as Political Analyst
The former Democratic National Committee chairwoman joined Fox News in March 2019.
Juan Williams Exits Fox News Show ‘The Five’
“This is my last day hosting ‘The Five,’” Williams told viewers on Wednesday.
Walmart Says ‘External Bad Actor’ Is Responsible for Racist Email
“We’re looking into our sign-up process to ensure something like this doesn’t happen again.”
NABJ ‘Disappointed’ UNC Denied ‘1619 Project’ Creator Nikole Hannah-Jones Tenure
“We denounce any decision to deny a distinguished journalist tenure,” the group says.
