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WLRN Faces Discrimination Lawsuit Over 'Sundial' Show Cancellation

The Miami-based NPR station is accused of anti-Latino bias following the firing of 'Sundial' host Carlos Frias and his team.

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Catalina Garcia, an anchor for NPR, quit her job Wednesday in solidarity with the fired team behind WLRN’s “Sundial”.

Overview

  • Carlos Frias filed a lawsuit against WLRN, alleging wrongful termination and discrimination against Latino staff.
  • Catalina Garcia, anchor for NPR's 'All Things Considered,' resigned in solidarity with the ousted 'Sundial' team.
  • Frias claims he was fired after complaining about an editor's remark that his show was 'sounding very Latino'.
  • Social media users and community members have rallied behind Frias, with some calling for a boycott of WLRN.
  • WLRN's CEO has not responded to requests for comment, amidst allegations of a broader anti-Latino bias within the station.