Wow! what a great charge of inspiration I have received from Carole Simpson. I can imagine how tough it was to enter the industry when there weren't to many African American women. To stay within media for so many years shows her courage and strength. I would like to thank Mrs. Simpson for sharing and staying dedicated to helping others

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I would say that for all the talk in the news business about "diversity," it is not the reality. I think women and African-Americans have been losing ground. There were higher numbers in 1990.

So true.

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And if I ever see Jayson Blair, who brought down Gerald Boyd at the New York Times, one of the greatest Black journalists I’ve ever known…well, let’s just say, I won’t be kind and it may get physical. It is becoming a major problem in the industry. We are all tarred with the same brush. The public thinks we’re not to be trusted anyhow.

Took the words right out of my mouth. If I saw him, I think I'd kick him...for real. He fed into the professional stereotype that I have to give 120% to fight against every day. Set us back about 20 yrs.