Pernicious
10-17-2014, 08:06 PM
http://www.debatepolicy.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=6664&stc=1
CNN pulled its support for the 2015 National Association of Black Journalists' (NABJ) Convention & Career Fair after the NABJ criticized the network this week for its lack of diversity on air and in its executive ranks after a string of recent layoffs. NABJ expressed concerns that high-profile black anchors like Suzanne Malveau were not anchoring while senior producers have been laid off. In addition, the organization noted that a former CNN writer/producer has sued CNN for $5 million, alleging "discrimination and wrongful termination."http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Journalism/2014/10/17/CNN-Pulls-Support-from-Black-Journalists-Career-Fair-After-Criticism-for-Lack-of-Diversity
CNN pulled its support for the 2015 National Association of Black Journalists' (NABJ) Convention & Career Fair after the NABJ criticized the network this week for its lack of diversity on air and in its executive ranks after a string of recent layoffs. NABJ expressed concerns that high-profile black anchors like Suzanne Malveau were not anchoring while senior producers have been laid off. In addition, the organization noted that a former CNN writer/producer has sued CNN for $5 million, alleging "discrimination and wrongful termination."http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Journalism/2014/10/17/CNN-Pulls-Support-from-Black-Journalists-Career-Fair-After-Criticism-for-Lack-of-Diversity