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2020
NBC Washington affiliate apologizes for tweet about Ralph Northam
NBC’s Washington affiliate apologized for a tweet about Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s face mask, calling it a misjudgment after it drew significant attention on social media.
2020
NBCUniversal unveils The More You Know PSA campaign
NBCUniversal unveiled a public-service announcement campaign featuring celebrities sharing ways to reduce the risk and spread of COVID-19; the spots were scheduled to roll out over the following weeks.
2020
NBC announces Peacock streaming service
NBC officially announced its Peacock streaming service; the article says the service was scheduled to launch on July 15, 2020.
2020
NBC pledges possible workplace-practice changes after AGT allegations
NBC Entertainment president Paul Telegdy said the allegations concerning America’s Got Talent were under investigation and that NBC would put new practices in place if necessary. Gabrielle Union alleged a hostile work environment involving comments about her hair and racial bias against contestants.
2020
NBC addresses the Shane Gillis casting controversy
NBC Entertainment chairman Paul Telegdy addressed criticism of the vetting process after Saturday Night Live fired cast hire Shane Gillis following the emergence of a podcast episode in which he used racist and homophobic slurs. Telegdy acknowledged that the vetting process needed to improve.
2019
NBC responds to workplace-culture concerns at America's Got Talent
NBC and the production companies Fremantle and Syco said they were working with Gabrielle Union through her representatives to hear more about her concerns regarding workplace culture at America's Got Talent. The article reports suggestions that concerns included racist jokes and comments about her physical appearance; it does not establish a determination on those allegations.