KGW-TV’s Regretful Misstep
A television station in Portland, Oregon, KGW-TV, issued an apology on Friday for inadvertently displaying a racist image during a program focused on positive stories. The image, shown during the segment “The Good Stuff,” featured children throwing balls towards a sign bearing a racial slur, evoking deep hurt among viewers and staff.
Apologies Offered and Actions Taken
Recognizing the profound hurt caused by the image, KGW-TV expressed its sincerest apologies to the community, especially to its Black members. The station admitted to a lapse in its content screening process and assured that internal measures had been implemented to address the mistake.
Community Leaders and Mayor React
Leaders of the Portland NAACP, James Posey, and Pastor J.W. Matt Hennessee, condemned the incident and demanded clarity from KGW-TV regarding the occurrence. Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler also weighed in, urging the station to address the issue promptly and ensure such an oversight is not repeated.
