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Hello and welcome back to our channel. Today, we're going to talk about a recent controversy that has stirred up the news media and social media. It's about Mississippi morning news veteran anchor Barbie Bassett, who has been pulled from the air after using Snoop Dogg's popular phrase "fo shizzle, my nizzle" during a live broadcast.
Bassett, a respected journalist with over 20 years of experience, used the phrase while discussing Snoop Dogg's latest venture into the California wine market, Snoop Cali Blanc. Her co-anchor Wilson Stribling had joked that a newsroom journalist might get a tattoo like Martha Stewart inspired by Snoop Dogg, and Bassett responded with the phrase in question, seemingly unaware that "nizzle" is slang for the n-word.
The incident has sparked outrage and controversy online, with some criticizing Bassett's use of inappropriate language and others defending her by saying that she may not have known the true meaning of the slang term. Bassett's tweet in 2011 using the same phrase has also resurfaced, further fueling the controversy.
This is not the first time Bassett has found herself at the center of a controversy. In October 2022, she apologized for using the phrase "grandmammy" and calling a Black female reporter "girl" and "sis." Bassett acknowledged that her comment was insensitive and hurtful, and she apologized to the reporter and the public.
Bassett's latest slip-up has gone viral, and the NBC affiliate WLBT, where she worked, has pulled her from the anchor desk. However, some people have come to her defense, including Charlamagne tha God, who said that she should not have been fired for her mistake.
While Bassett's use of inappropriate language is not acceptable, we should also remember that people make mistakes, and it's important to learn from them. We need to be mindful of the language we use and the impact it can have on others. The incident highlights the importance of cultural sensitivity and diversity training, especially in the media industry.
We hope that Bassett will take this opportunity to educate herself and grow from this experience. We also hope that the media industry will take a closer look at their own practices and take steps to ensure that their journalists are trained and equipped to handle diverse audiences and issues.
That's all for today's video. We want to hear your thoughts about this controversy. Do you think Bassett's punishment is justified? What can we do to promote cultural sensitivity and diversity in the media industry? Please leave your comments below and don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more news and updates. Thanks for watching!
