WDIV-TV anchor Lauren Podell found herself in hot water after making a racist comment during a conversation with a co-worker.
The Detroit news anchor used the “N-word” during an off-air conversation. Activists Sam Riddle and Reverend W.J. Rideout held a press conference on Tuesday voicing their frustrations.
They say Podell used the “N-word” in an off-air conversation.
One reporter’s resignation simpl[y] begs the issue. We will demonstrate tomorrow outside of WDIV because of the systemic issues with the station’s racist cover up and lack of transparency at WDIV.
As of Thursday, all of Podell’a professional social media accounts had been deactivated and WDIV has not been able to be reached for comment.
