The Reckoning of CBS TV Executives Continues, Former CBS2 Reporter Don Champion Details More Hostile Remarks ...Will More Come Forward?
Following a shocking report released by the LA Times detailing alleged racist, sexist, and homophobic remarks made by two CBS executives, David Friend and Peter Dunn, aimed at Black anchors Ukee Washington, Brooke Thomas, and Rahel Solomon at CBS3 in Philadelphia, comes more allegations. This time former WCBS-TV New York freelance reporter Don Champion, who is Black and gay, is coming forward with similar accusations about his time at a different CBS owned and operated station.
Brooke Thomas seems to be hit hardest by the artitrary, baseless, and racist remarks made by the CBS executives in terms of her career. Thomas was terminated after six months at CBS3 in 2016. Dunn used an expletive to describe her on-air performance and wanted her gone after her second day. She has yet to secure a full time anchoring job since.
We expect there to be more former CBS staffers to come forward.
See more in our post: CBS TV Executives on Leave After Disparaging Remarks Made Towards CBS3's Anchor Ukee Washington and Other Black Anchors Surface
When coworkers become family. Love you ❤️❤️❤️ It’s been so painful to see my talented friend @BrookeOnAir struggle to get her career back, due to no fault of her own. I’m glad her experience is finally coming to light & hope that no one else will have to go through what she did. https://t.co/HP8ZTI5Ttc
— Trang Do (@TrangDoCBS3) January 27, 2021
Overwhelmed by the response today. Thank you for all the words of support- I truly appreciate it. I spoke up for my former colleagues who are still in fear and for all those in news who can't talk. The reckoning needs to continue.
— Don Champion (@DonChampionTV) January 27, 2021
I keep “Former CBS News Correspondent” in my bio because I’m proud of what I accomplished. But the truth is working there was incredibly difficult and painful. Given the events of this week- I want to share my WCBS-TV/CBS News story. https://t.co/Uqs1Tzwbhu
— Don Champion (@DonChampionTV) January 26, 2021
This problem is so deep. They have to remove this tree from the roots, not just cut off a few branches.
— Stan Bush (@StanBushTV) January 26, 2021
The bigots are in your building. Do something. 👀 https://t.co/4hkyUK5x4v
— Don Champion (@DonChampionTV) January 26, 2021
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