Following an ABC report revealing widespread racism within the organization, Indigenous broadcaster Tony Armstrong calls for more diverse leadership teams to combat prejudice. He also faces online abuse after doing a commercial voiceover against ABC policy.
If Gamilaroi broadcaster Tony Armstrong had a magic wand to wave he would get rid of racism. But, of course, he doesn't, so in the wake of yesterday's report into racism at the ABC and being the target of vicious online abuse, Armstrong told ABC Melbourne host Sammy J, he'd like to see more diverse boards and leadership teams.
"This week he has again been targeted on social media and in public comments on news websites in a despicable way." Stevens said the ABC stood beside Armstrong and had lodged a complaint about the abusive social media comments. "This sort of behaviour in the community is often fed by the inflammatory nature of mainstream media coverage," he said.
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