Carlos Frias, former host of 'Sundial,' filed a federal discrimination complaint against WLRN, alleging discrimination and layoffs of Latino journalists. An editor's comment about the show 'sounding very Latino' and the team's subsequent layoff have sparked controversy. The complaint also alleges that the show had 'too much sazón' for WLRN's liking. The issue has led to solidarity actions, including the resignation of NPR's 'All Things Considered' anchor Catalina Garcia in support of the fired 'Sundial' team. The situation has garnered attention and criticism, with some expressing outrage over the alleged discrimination in a city with a predominantly Latino population.
Miami’s culture celebrates success & capitalism, which other US cities increasingly demonize It’s easy to misunderstand Miami’s culture by looking only at its superficial extremes But the opposite extreme is far, far worse. And pervasive in other US cities
Miami’s culture celebrates success & capitalism, which other US cities increasingly demonize It’s easy to misunderstand Miami’s culture by looking only at it’s superficial extremes But the opposite extreme is far, far worse. And pervasive in other US cities
"To say that a radio show that is supposed to be reporting on culture in Miami is too Latino is like saying that the Yankees are too New York." https://t.co/1zuAH1Q2S7
Latina #Florida radio news anchor quits in solidarity with ousted "'Sundial' employees https://t.co/lMSWaITXCU via @devoun_cetoute
BREAKING: During a Miami Commission meeting, Commissioner Joe Carollo was served with a summons during public comments. https://t.co/taShbDhjub
Award-winning journalist accuses WLRN of anti-Hispanic discrimination #ReadLocal by @devoun_cetoute https://t.co/nSQoMiN8jZ https://t.co/vEGXxKfQS4
City of Miami government continues to be an absolute embarrassment. https://t.co/raMQXYdvPd
#BREAKING: Minutes ago, during public comment at the Miami City commission meeting, corrupt Commissioner Joe Carollo was served with a summons in the lawsuit to remove him from office for violating the Citizens’ Bill of Rights of the Miami City Charter #BecauseMiami https://t.co/6vDo7xXPnL
According to Sundial's former host, @Carlos_Frias, the show had too much sazón for WLRN's liking. https://t.co/sv4aEqaQFe
NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’ anchor quits in solidarity with ousted WLRN employees https://t.co/QPF75sIBN1
New developments in the firing of former "Sundial" host @Carlos_Frias: NPR's "All Things Considered" Anchor Catalina Garcia quits job during staff meeting in solidarity with fired "Sundial" team. She tells @MiamiHerald she had enough of the lies. https://t.co/QRAc52Q2PM
Award-winning journalist accuses WLRN of discrimination — claiming anti-Hispanic bias https://t.co/G1T6fx1zSn
“In August 2023, he says an editor told Baena that the show was ‘sounding very Latino.’” In Miami??? No way!!! https://t.co/YaitELN6kC
“Sounded very Latino”???? In Miami??? Enraged to read this, especially as a @Carlos_Frias stan. A major loss (loss feels like an understatement here!) for WLRN. But so many of us will be following Carlos and his work wherever he goes. https://t.co/XcHrndafVm
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Mic drop. @Carlos_Frias files federal lawsuit against WLRN, saying the Sundial team was told they were "sounding very Latino." Lawsuit alleges racial discrimination. The team was laid off two weeks after he raised his concerns with HR, acc to Axios. https://t.co/z4CoTPWNGZ
As if all of South #Florida (and thus the station's audience) isn't "very Latino." https://t.co/7Oj9y1G2ex
The former "Sundial" host filed a federal discrimination complaint Tuesday asserting that he and his staff experienced discrimination at the radio station, including being told by an editor that the show was "sounding very Latino." https://t.co/rjDuVX1sKe
SCOOP: Award-winning Miami journalist Carlos Frías says his former employer, WLRN, discriminated against him by canceling his local talk show and firing its team of Latino journalists. https://t.co/0mSypUzdep
The backstory to WLRN's cancellation of Sundial by @martindvassolo https://t.co/Oqb0cVHLFM
Scoop: Ex-"Sundial" host Carlos Frias says WLRN discriminated against him by canceling his show. From his federal discrimination complaint: An editor said the show was "sounding very Latino" and created a spreadsheet tracking Hispanic guests. @axios https://t.co/Rphd4THitu