St. Louis news station apologizes after anchor described minority homeowners as 'colored' on-air
A St. Louis TV station apologized after facing backlash for describing minority homeowners as "colored" during a broadcast.
A St. Louis TV station apologized after facing backlash for describing minority homeowners as "colored" during a broadcast.
On the Feb. 26 evening newscast, a KMOV anchor referred to minority homeowners as "colored" while teasing a story about Black homeowners and real estate appraisals.
The anchor apologized on the air the following day.
"Last night at this time, I read an outdated racial term on air during a story. The word should have never come out of my mouth, and it does not reflect who I am or what First Alert 4 represents," anchor Cory Stark said. "It was unacceptable, and we are meeting with community members as we strive to do better every day."
KMOV did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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