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All of these media outlets that are all of a sudden discovering race should apologize to their viewers and readers. And the first story they should report on is about themselves. This critique is not limited to @CNN. It’s EVERY MEDIA OUTLET. 1/
NO media outlet should do a single story on race until they cover themselves and their own problematic internal issues. If @CNN’s #JeffZucker or ANY OTHER media outlet wants to be real, start with being transparent. 2/
No media outlet, whether it’s @CNN or ANY OTHER, can be trusted to truly cover race in America if they leave themselves out. When @NABJ was blasting @CNN for their lack of Black execs, their lead media editor @brianstelter reported NOTHING. 3/
So how can @CNN make a commitment to cover race and not look inward? Look at the TL of @WajahatAli. His experience as a contributor of color is real. The drama at @ABC News is REAL. At @NABJ, we hear it all of the time. 4/
The media industry CANNOT be absolved on their role I’m today’s racial climate. They are a leading culprit. The lack of Black advancement in media is directly controlled by white media execs, who all of a sudden want to discover Black people. 5/
But let me also be real clear: race coverage is now a money play. If ANY media outlet wants me to believe their renewed interest in race coverage is real, turn a critical eye on themselves FIRST. Otherwise, it’s gonna be BS. 6/6
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