KTLA, a Los Angeles station owned by Nexstar, faced backlash after posting a racist slur on its social media accounts, which it later attributed to a 'technical error.' In response to the incident, KTLA issued an apology and plans to meet with the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) to discuss the matter. The NABJ condemned the incident, highlighting the ongoing struggle against racism in journalism and emphasizing the need for accountability and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in news organizations.
KTLA experienced a technical error while adding language filters to our social media accounts, resulting in an offensive word being accidentally shared. We are appalled and apologize that this occurred.
As NABJ celebrates its 50th anniversary later this year, it is disheartening to see that racism - whether accidental or intentional - continues to surface in our industry. We remain committed to holding news organizations accountable and demand that those who engage with NABJ, and those who may not, demonstrate a genuine commitment to journalistic principles.
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