IKYFL‼️ IT’S THE MF ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM‼️ “GORILLA”⁉️ #TeamDL atlblackstar : A Texas television station is facing intense backlash after one of its reporters used the phrase “the gorilla in the room” while discussing the racial tensions surrounding the Karmelo Anthony murder trial during a live broadcast. The comment immediately sparked outrage online, with many viewers questioning how a white reporter could use language involving a gorilla while covering a case centered on a Black defendant. The station later issued an apology, saying the remark was not intended to be racist and acknowledging the hurt and concern it caused. But for many critics, the damage was already done, especially given the racial controversy that has surrounded the case from the beginning. Click the link in our bio for the full story and the station’s response. #KarmeloAnthony #NewsMedia #BlackNews #RaceAndMedia AtlantaBlackStar