United States: CFWIJ Condemns The Racial Workplace Discrimination Against Lori Lizarraga, Sonia Gutierrez, And Kristen Aguirre

Lori Lizarraga, Sonia Gutierrez, and Kristen Aguirre, former correspondents for 9News Denver, shared their experience with workplace discrimination in an article published on March 28. In the article, Lori described how the newsroom policy was inconsiderate of using harsh language against undocumented immigrants. When she raised such concerns, the journalist was told to follow 9News guidelines. For Lori, the post at 9News was an exciting opportunity to work for an organization that values diversity. She soon realized her perception of the platform was a misconception. Fellow 9News journalists Sonia Gutierrez and Kristen Aguirre were also let go, sharing similar experiences with prejudice and limitations placed upon their journalistic coverage. CFWIJ condemns this racial discrimination at the workplace against these women journalists. We demand 9News to issue an apology for the hostile environment and inconsiderate newsroom policies.