'The Jump' host Nichols, who is white, suggested in an accidental recording last year that her Black colleague was given an opportunity over her because of race.
on social media this week after Nichols’ recording was revealed, with many people slamming the conversation as conveying a common racist trope that Black professionals don’t earn their positions in workplaces.
Nichols, host of ESPN’s “The Jump,” suggested in the 2020 call that Taylor was selected to host the NBA finals coverage last year because ESPN felt pressured to address its“I wish Maria Taylor all the success in the world — she covers football, she covers basketball,” Nichols said, according to the recording obtained by the Times.
“The Jump” host issued an apology during Monday’s episode. ESPN did not air Tuesday’s episode of the show, but Nichols returned to the air on Wednesday.RELATED...
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