New York Times Article Sparks Backlash for ‘Scorchingly Stupid’ Headline on Racism
The New York Times is in hot water after publishing a headline about racism. NBC News reporter Ben Collins shared a screenshot of the original headline of the report, saying, “As Republican Campaigns Seize Crime, Racism…
The New York Times is in hot water after publishing a headline about racism.
NBC News reporter Ben Collins shared a screenshot of the original headline of the report, saying, “As Republican Campaigns Seize Crime, Racism Becomes a New Battlefront.”
The headline has since been changed to: “With Ads, Imagery and Words, Republicans Inject Race Into Campaigns.”
Collins tweeted the original headline with the comment, “A ‘new battlefront’? Am I losing my mind?”
Other Twitter users also expressed their disapproval of the headline.
One user called the media “mind scorchingly stupid.”
Another user wrote, “J-schools need to make their programs like 50% history courses. This sh*t is embarrassing.”
Co-founder of Vox Media, Markos Moulitsas, tweeted, “Racism wasn’t a thing before, but now it is says .”
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