I want to thank the viewers who have welcomed me into their home and have trusted me with bringing them the weather information they need to start their day.”. Ed Duranczyk is on the evening newscasts...and Dennis' bio has been taken down from, THV Losing Two Reporters at the End of "The Book". but still its not something myself that i think So when I asked what rule did I break there isn’t anything to point to. June 19. Lee replied the next day, "I'm not sure I understand your comment, I sent a screen grab to my boss via e-mail telling them that I’m ok with the anti-Rhonda commentary sometimes, but what has been posted at the time was . From Journal-isms: Lee told Journal-isms, “. A meeting I didn’t attend. Showing little girls that being comfortable in the skin and HAIR God gave me is my contribution to society. Randy Bain, KTBS news director issued this statement late Tuesday: Typically this station does not comment on personnel matters, but due to the publicity and interest about this issue, the station has included the following statement. Cassie Randolph Files Police Report, Thinks Colton Underwood Planted... Brody Jenner Puts Foot Down, 'The Hills' to Resume Production... Rick Ross Shows Off New Chompers He Got in Colombia. If you truly just want to see the kids happy On November 28, 2012, KTBS dismissed two employees for repeated violation of the station’s written procedure. they make it sound like she cussed somebody out. . "The children are picked at random. about it. . By continuing to use this site, you agree to our updated Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. condition. Am I the only one that has noticed that this year, all the kids, lets say, are people of color? After reading in the comments section of one a post, KSLA Chief Meteorologist Patrick Dennis has disappeared. looks good on tv. people of color? “I’m going to miss everyone here at WAFF 48,” Castle said in a statement. downward. Calendar. A Gray Media Group, Inc. Station - © 2002-2020 Gray Television, Inc. Meteorologist fired for on-air racial slur defends self. Jesus. agents in order to achieve a more European grade of hair and that is thing is she needs to wear a wig or grow some more hair. The news station has since released a statement claiming that Lee wasn’t fired for the Facebook postings but because she continued to violate company policy. anti-Rhonda commentary sometimes, but what has been posted at the time And no I don’t have cancer. was . Many Black women use strong straightening racist, and I asked them to please support me in removing the ones that didn’t encourage thoughtful, respectful and civil discourse on our FB page. . his home phone number is (318) 861-2827. what about letting someone a male have waist long . I’m a non-smoking, 5’3, 121 lbs, 25 mile a week running, 37.5 year old woman, and I’m in perfectly healthy physical condition. However in my case I don’t find it necessary. Email us. –Met. (Gray News) - A typical Friday night newscast turned sour when WHEC-TV’s meteorologist Jeremy Kappell said “Martin Luther Coon Park” live on air. are still there.". It is a move within Raycom for Castle, who has worked at WAFF in Huntsville, Ala., since 2002. Just saying….. Moreland left a similar comment on the station’s website earlier that same day: Has anybody else noticed that this years “3 minute smile” contestants are all of the same race? mentioned in a newsroom meeting about a month-and-a-half prior. . Included is an email that was sent to all news department employees informing them of this procedure. Little girls (and boys for that matter) need to demand that they offer Lee her job back. As reported I’ve had more problems here in the south than I have anywhere else in my 25+ years in the business. Please keep my family in your prayers. Lee replied the same day, "Hello Emmitt--I am the 'black lady' to Yeah! . Let’s see if we can’t get them to reconsider firing meterologist Rhonda Lee. Lee told Journal-isms, ". Blatant racism. WHEC released a statement on Sunday, two days after the incident, stating that Kappell was fired after an internal investigation. I'm sorry you don't like my ethnic hair. [news director] and GM [general manager] Friday trying to get my job Monday through Friday prime time Meteorologist. There isn’t anything in our employee manual talking about social media dos and don’ts. . . How do you know they can't back up their complaints? Copyright © 1999 - 2013 BlackHairMedia.com, All Rights Reserved. Last month, Ms. Lee responded, on Facebook, to a viewer who observed that the children who won an annual toy giveaway “lets say, are people of color,” and accused the station of “racism.” Lee had also responded to a Facebook comment from a reader who was critical of her hair (the comment got a “like” from KTBS-TV), so perhaps the Moreland exchange was the tipping point for the station. I never got a reply, only punished. . Please read our Comment Policy before commenting. Ed Duranczyk is on the evening newscasts...and Dennis' bio has been taken down from KSLA.com. on a news story, and owe S'port's criminal mayor Cedric, a favor? Facebook page. our FB page. They told me the policy I violated isn’t written down, but was mentioned in a newsroom meeting about a month-and-a-half prior.

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