ABC News Exec Barbara Fedida Out After Inquiry Finds ‘Unacceptable Racially Insensitive Comments’
placed on leave after HuffPost reported on complaints from staff that she made racist comments, such as telling “Good Morning America” co-host Robin Roberts that the network wasn’t asking her to “pick cotton” after Roberts asked if she could receive more money after her contract renewed, according to an unnamed individual who said they witnessed the interaction.