Black Fox News Staffers Sound Off About 'Difficult' Work Environment

The staffers find it "very difficult" to work at the network, former president of the National Association of Black Journalists Bob Butler tells TheWrap.

BY: RICHARD PRINCE
Posted: Oct. 11 2015 3:34 PM


http://www.theroot.com/blogs/journalisms/2015/10/ex_nabj_head_bob_butler_black_fox_news_staffers_find_work_environment_difficult.html

" 'I've talked to some folks who work there and it's very difficult, especially when you have all the hit pieces that are done on Obama,' Butler said.

"His comments come as Rupert Murdoch continues to face criticism over a controversial tweet on Wednesday that insinuated President Obama isn't 'a real black president.' Murdoch apologized on Thursday.

"But those disillusioned staffers also told Butler, 'Look, this is a job, I have to do it, and sometimes you have to just hold your nose and do what you have to do to collect a paycheck.' Butler, who served as president of the NABJ from 2013-2015, said those employees are good producers who pride themselves on covering news.

"Regarding Murdoch's comments suggesting the president isn't an authentic black president, a dumbfounded Butler wondered 'what does that even mean?'

"He's not surprised Murdoch isn't a fan of Obama judging by the editorial policies of his properties, but wouldn't call him a racist.

" 'I always stop short of saying someone is being blatantly racist,' Butler continued before saying it's troubling for Murdoch, who isn't black, to be deciding who is 'black enough. '. . ."

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