President of Paramount TV Fired Over Racially Charged Comments
President of Paramount TV Fired
Over Racially Charged Comments Amy Powell has been the head of Paramount Television since 2013. She was fired over comments she made in a conference call, which according to sources, included "racially charged" language. Sources say she made the comments speaking about Paramount Network's First Wives Club reboot. The series will feature a predominantly black cast. Powell was dismissed after an internal investigation into her comments, which was prompted by a series of complaints. She has denied making
insensitive comments. Amy Powell, former head of Paramount Television, via Business Insider
Over Racially Charged Comments Amy Powell has been the head of Paramount Television since 2013. She was fired over comments she made in a conference call, which according to sources, included "racially charged" language. Sources say she made the comments speaking about Paramount Network's First Wives Club reboot. The series will feature a predominantly black cast. Powell was dismissed after an internal investigation into her comments, which was prompted by a series of complaints. She has denied making
insensitive comments. Amy Powell, former head of Paramount Television, via Business Insider