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Al Roker’s company ‘illegally targeted’ exec producer, failed to properly follow DEI program: suit

The Hollywood Reporter published.The lawsuit alleged that the company “callously disregarded” a PBS DEI program that mandated Schultz’ animated series “Weather Hunters” include Black writers. Schultz accused Al Roker Entertainment of trying to undermine and avoid the mandate by having Black writers only touch up scripts that White writers wrote rather than hire Black staff writers.“Instead of giving the chances to BIPOC writers as had been the plan, the story editor, repeating a strategy previously advocated and backed by Al Roker Entertainment management in writing, wanted to have ‘non-BIPOC’ writers write the stories, and then bring on a ‘BIPOC’ writer and after the stories/episodes [were] shaped, they could be ‘hand[ed] off to BIPOC writers,'” the lawsuit read.After a Black producer was reprimanded for opposing this idea, Schultz spoke out in defense of the DEI policy and made his opinion known to Roker and other executives, according to the suit.
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Dylan Dreyer left shocked by Today guest's story – but Al Roker makes biggest impact
Dylan Dreyer and Al Roker, along with co-hosts Craig Melvin and Sheinelle Jones, sure seem glad that they are way past their dating days.After guest Jameela Jamil recounted a dating horror story that left the Today hosts shocked and speechless, they looked very grateful that their single days are over.The British actress is promoting her new podcast, Bad Dates, which features varying celebrities recount their "worst nights out," and in honor of the new series, she decided to tell her own bad dating story.WATCH: Today's Dylan Dreyer has heated debate live on air and co-stars reactMORE: Today faces another shake-up to show as Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb are absent againSpeaking with Al, Sheinelle, Craig and Dylan on Today's 3rd Hour, Jameela looked back not so fondly to her very first booty call, which was certainly not what she expected.Teasing quite the wild story, she first said: "Oh how do I tell this story again legally?" leaving the hosts on the edge of their seats.MORE: Hoda Kotb details difficult reality of daughter's health scare and impact on familyThen she recalled: "I had a man take several steps into my apartment on what was supposed to be my very first booty call."A post shared by TODAY (@todayshow)The Today stars couldn't believe Jameela's storyIt didn't take long for the night to take a turn for the worse, in fact only a few seconds, and she added: "He collapsed three steps in. He broke all of his front teeth.
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Al Roker shares loving birthday message for wife Deborah Roberts during time apart
Al Roker and Deborah Roberts are definitely dedicated to their relationship, but they share just as strong a dedication for their work and have learned to create an effective balance.MORE: Al Roker is supported by Today co-stars after sharing news from his surgery visitThe two have been having a really busy past few weeks, having started back in August by taking time off work to drop their son Nick off at university.VIDEO: Al Roker shares update from dangerous new adventureThey then departed on a lush European vacation, traveling through the continent on the Venice Simplon-Orient Express.However, their plans were then interrupted when news of the Queen's passing broke, with Deborah immediately making her way to London to cover it.MORE: Al Roker's wife Deborah Roberts thanks him on anniversary as she talks 'ups and downs' of marriageWhile Al returned home, it wasn't till a few days later that his wife joined him too, although that visit ended up being brief as well.Deborah immediately packed up for London once again to cover the late royal's funeral with ABC News, and even though they've been more separated than planned, Al couldn't be prouder.A post shared by Al Roker (@alroker)Al wished Deborah a distant happy birthdayOn her birthday, the dad-of-three shared a sweet compilation of photographs of the pair as he wished for her to be home soon so they could celebrate together."Your first birthday across the pond. Hurry home.
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