Tag: Black journalists
News
Update: Don Lemon released from custody after LA court appearance
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was released from custody in Los Angeles following his arrest for disrupting a church service in St. Paul, Minnesota on Jan. 18. The Department of Justice
News
ABC 13 defends Asian meteorologist’s on-air comment to Black anchor: “Girl, you need lotion on your dry legs”
ABC 13 defended Asian meteorologist Elita Loresca who appeared to disrespect Black anchor Samica Knight during a bizarre on-air exchange. Loresca commented on Knight's "dry legs"
Sports
Black reporter, Lynn Jones, refuses to apologize for telling Jaguars coach to hold his head up after playoffs loss
Jacksonville reporter Lynn Jones went viral on Sunday when she told Jaguars head coach Liam Coen to "Hold your head up." Jones, who works for the Jacksonville Free Press, made
Birthdays
Jemele Hill Channels Janet Jackson for Her 50th Milestone Birthday
Former ESPN host Jemele Hill celebrated her 50th milestone birthday by channeling her idol Janet Jackson. Some people celebrate their 50th milestone in unique and creative ways
RIP
Los Angeles KCAL News Anchor Chauncy Glover Dies Suddenly at 39
Beloved Los Angeles news anchor Chauncy Glover died suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday. He was 39. His cause of death was not made public. The...
Politics
Open Post: Trump vs Biden 2024 Presidential Debate
Black media outlets are calling out CNN for not granting them access to cover tonight's debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.