TV news anchor Naga Munchetty faced reprimand from the BBC after expressing that Donald Trump’s remarks, where he urged women of color to ‘go home,’ were ’embedded in racism.’ Although she clarified her statement by mentioning, ‘I’m not accusing anyone of anything here,’ she was still found to have violated editorial guidelines. The BBC emphasized the need for journalists to keep their opinions on matters of public policy undisclosed to the audience.
This incident is not an isolated case where those highlighting racism have encountered consequences. Recently, Indigenous Australian rugby star Latrell Mitchell disclosed that he received a ‘deluge of abuse’ for addressing racism online.
In the past, American football player Colin Kaepernick faced virtual exclusion from the NFL for taking a knee during the national anthem in protest against racism and police brutality.
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