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Podcast: The NeoLiberal Round
Episode: Breaking News: NABJ Press Release and Conference with Inquirer's Editor on Staffing Cuts
Description: Hear why The Philadelphia Inquirer shut down its Communities & Engagement Desk, laying off its reporters who are Black and people of color. Inquirer Editor Gabriel Escobar talked about the newspaper’s decision and answered questions at the National Association of Black Journalist membership meeting, April 2. Escobar spoke after the NABJ 6:30pm business meeting, where we learned that the cuts had nothing to do with the nationwide cuts surrounding DEI hires. Escobar pointed to the fact that the paper made the cuts based on changes in the industry, where newspaper and news agency are downsizing. Nevertheless, Escobar did not explain th...