Ebony Magazine Ousts CEO Willard Jackson Jr. Amid Investigation
The magazine announced Jackson’s removal and said it plans to pay delinquent employee compensation.
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Essence CEO Steps Down After Anonymous Letter Complaining of ‘Poisonous Culture’
The magazine said Richelieu Dennis is being replaced, although he still owns Essence.
BIN: Black Information Network Launches 24-Hour Radio News Service
BIN will also provide news coverage for Hip Hop, R&B and Gospel stations across the country.
‘TMZ Sports’ Parts Ways With Black Sports Online CEO Robert Littal
“Robert Littal is no longer part of the ‘TMZ Sports’ TV Show,” the company said in a statement.
Essence Magazine Responds to Anonymous Letter Decrying ‘Toxic’ Workplace
“The last 24 hours have been heartbreaking,” Essence said in response to a scathing letter.
Black Sports Online CEO Robert Littal Apologizes Amid Claims of Rampant Sexual Harassment
“I was totally wrong,” Littal said after being called out by women using the #SurvivingBSO Twitter hashtag.
ABC News Investigating Claims Exec Made Racist Remarks About Black Staffers
Barbara Fedida, a senior vice president, allegedly tried to block efforts to increase diversity at ABC.
Byron Allen and Comcast Settle $20 Billion Racial Discrimination Lawsuit
Financial terms of the settlement were not disclosed, but both sides said they were pleased.
KCBS Decimates On-Air Staff Amid Company-Wide Layoffs
“Everyone is stunned and saddened,” an insider told Urban Hollywood 411.
Gayle King Says It’s ‘Open Season’ on Black Men After NYC, Minneapolis Incidents
The ‘CBS This Morning’ host got emotional after watching two viral incidents involving black men.
