There's been growing debate over journalistic objectivity in the midst of global protests against systemic violence against African Americans, with feuds at The New York Times and elsewhere making headlines.
Fox 2 reporter Amy Lange waded in Tuesday, when she told a viewer her belief in the need for racial equality did not constitute bias.
On Facebook, Lange said she stated that "achieving racial equality was long overdue" in the station's 6:30 p.m. newscast. Within 30 minutes, someone was in her inbox telling her to "keep your opinions to yourself" and "just report the news."
She responded: "Not a matter of opinion – the need for racial equality is fact ... hopefully you can see past your own privilege to support human rights for all."
We'll say Lange's wish for equality is a start. Deadline Detroit objectively supports justice, as explained in the graphic below.
Inequality vs Equality vs Equity vs Justice. We must strive for equity and justice, and not just equal treatment... pic.twitter.com/RerVvEHIBt
— Jerome Adams (@JeromeAdamsMD) June 4, 2020