NT BIPOC

Advocating for racial equity in the @nowthisnews newsroom, continuing the good fight through the @nowthisunion 🗞🤝📲

[NT BIPOC @NT_BIPOC]

We have yet to hear more about the promised town hall on race, so we’re making our own space to discuss the grievances and demands Black & allied staff outlined in this letter signed by 73% of all employees @nowthisnews #ChangeThis

[Nancy Pelosi @TeamPelosi]

This is outrageous. On Christmas Eve, Kevin McCarthy and House Republicans deprived Americans of receiving $2,000 during the pandemic.

[NowThis Union @NowThisUnion]

We look forward to an amicable bargaining process that creates a stronger, smarter, and more just newsroom for all.

Solidarity forever.

(7/7)

[NowThis Union @NowThisUnion]

The leadership at @NowThisNews and @GroupNinemedia was made aware that 85% of eligible staff had signed union cards several weeks ago, and have since recognized our unit. (6/7)

[NowThis Union @NowThisUnion]

In taking this step, we’re proud to join our Group Nine colleagues @thrillistunion and @thedodounion, who have both successfully fought for more equitable workplaces. (5/7)

[NowThis Union @NowThisUnion]

As the brand grows, we hope to strengthen our workplace and guarantee employees, from entry to senior level, access to the support they need. (4/7)

[NowThis Union @NowThisUnion]

We want to ensure that our company’s bright future is sustainable and values all of our essential contributions. Every employee deserves to be paid fairly, have access to a career path, and have a seat at the table for critical decision-making about their progression. (3/7)

[NowThis Union @NowThisUnion]

We, the employees of the NowThis editorial staff, are proud to work for a progressive media outlet and are committed to building a workplace rooted in diversity, transparency, inclusivity, and equity—values we proudly espouse in our coverage. (2/7)

[NowThis Union @NowThisUnion]

🎊✨ NowThis is unionizing with @WGAeast! ✨🎊

Read our letter of intent here:

[Women's Health @WomensHealthMag]

"In front of a room full of people, he pushed me against the wall and tried to kiss me." https://t.co/hYqLow8dbr

[Neeti Upadhye (she/her) @Neeti_U]

.@nowthisnews please practice what you preach. Take this as an opportunity to learn and grow from your employees. Their demands are very reasonable. And the entire Internet is watching. #ChangeThis #NowThis

[Neeti Upadhye (she/her) @Neeti_U]

I will say that during my one year tenure in the early days of NowThis, I was treated well. But I saw some of my black colleagues suffer microaggressions & stalled career advancement. And it sounds like little has changed since 2015 (despite the company's massive growth/success).

[Neeti Upadhye (she/her) @Neeti_U]

Testimonials: “It was made very clear to me that I was the token."

"...all of the employees of color who came forward about their trauma were punished."

"The company decided that my work was more important than me."

[Neeti Upadhye (she/her) @Neeti_U]

"This year alone, we have posted more than 479 videos tagged ‘police brutality,’ ‘racism,’ and/or ‘Black Lives Matter.’ Yet, none of our senior leadership is Black on a company or newsroom level."

[Neeti Upadhye (she/her) @Neeti_U]

"The actions of @nowthisnews have demonstrated that BIPOC staff is not valued as much as the profit that their stories, cultures, and likenesses attract. Videos of Black victims far outnumber our Black staff, who are largely bottlenecked in entry level positions..."

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[salima the creator @limacake]

"NowThis has built an audience largely on the depiction of violence against Black people…[It] preaches the values of diversity, representation and progressive action, but continues to function as a company controlled by white leaders & at the expense of Black employees…” SHEESH

[Juan Carlos Gomez @JuanCG1123]

Especially frustrating when institutions/organizations that embrace and espouse progressive ideas do not practice what they preach. Standing in solidarity with these workers and hoping that employers across this industry and others take time to self reflect and make changes.

[NT BIPOC @NT_BIPOC]

Upper management has just announced that the Town Hall will be scheduled for the week of July 27.

[NT BIPOC @NT_BIPOC]

We have yet to hear more about the promised town hall on race, so we’re making our own space to discuss the grievances and demands Black & allied staff outlined in this letter signed by 73% of all employees @nowthisnews #ChangeThis

[NT BIPOC @NT_BIPOC]

@NABJ @aaja @NAHJ

[NT BIPOC @NT_BIPOC]

@NiemanLab Here’s one more for you: https://t.co/8uaqvZoNri

[NT BIPOC @NT_BIPOC]

We have yet to hear more about the promised town hall on race, so we’re making our own space to discuss the grievances and demands Black & allied staff outlined in this letter signed by 73% of all employees @nowthisnews #ChangeThis

[Dan Milano @DanMilanoHere]

Standing with this crew. How can a news team speak with authority on the intricacies of race without BIPOC perspectives present and active in leadership? Without that, fumbling occurs and you get stories like these.