Last September BBC Breakfast Presenter Naga Munchetty was making the news instead of reporting it when she was made the subject of BBC inquiry after she spoke out against racist remarks made by US President Donald Trump. The inquiry was set up after one complaint was received. When the BBC confirmed it was partially upholding the complaint, it triggered a huge reaction, including a letter supporting Naga from 61 fellow broadcasters and journalists. BBC director-general Tony Hall intervened and reversed the ruling, stating: “Racism is racism and the BBC is not impartial on the topic.”
In this interview with Vogue magazine Naga speaks about the affair and reflects on how she feels about her role in the BBC, and finds herself encouraging her minority co-workers to “hold on”.
“Find me a large organisation, and find me an employee from a minority group who feels they are able to bring their true self to work today. I don’t think you’ll be able to.” Read the interview here.
