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NBC News Layoffs Hit Diversity Teams, Spark Outrage

10/16/2025

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NBC News laid off about 150 employees, roughly 7% of its newsroom, including teams serving Black, Latino, Asian American, and LGBTQ+ communities.
The reorganization separates MSNBC from NBC News to streamline operations.
NBC has not publicly commented on the layoffs.
Rich Ferraro of GLAAD condemned the layoffs as detrimental to journalism and democracy.
The dismantling of identity desks contrasts with diversity efforts at MSNBC and signals broader media cuts.

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NBC News laid off about 150 employees, roughly 7% of its newsroom, including teams serving Black, Latino, Asian American, and LGBTQ+ communities.
The reorganization separates MSNBC from NBC News to streamline operations.
NBC has not publicly commented on the layoffs.
Rich Ferraro of GLAAD condemned the layoffs as detrimental to journalism and democracy.
The dismantling of identity desks contrasts with diversity efforts at MSNBC and signals broader media cuts.