Reporter apologises for screenshots, explains job loss

A reporter in America has revealed how she really lost her job after ugly screenshots emerged from her teenage years.

College reporter loses job after racist tweets

Kasey Funderburg has apologised for using “offensive language” in resurfaced tweets.

In a statement posted on Twitter, Funderburg, who resigned last week as a sports reporter for the University of Tennessee and as a Vol Network sideline reporter, called her previous comments “unacceptable and ignorant”.

The comments were uncovered by social media sleuths, who shared photos of Funderburg’s old social media posts.

“The comments I tweeted as a high school student were unacceptable and ignorant. I sincerely apologise for using offensive language and to anyone I hurt or offended with those remarks. I take full responsibility for my actions. This language is not appropriate in any context and has not been part of my vocabulary since then.”

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The replies on Funderburg’s tweet appear to be turned off, The New York Post reports.

The 26-year-old Funderburg parted ways with the network after alleged past tweets from 2013 and 2014 using racial slurs surfaced.

College reporter loses job after racist tweets

College reporter loses job after racist tweets

An athletic department spokesperson at the University of Tennessee told Knox News the real reason she left her position was that she resigned, rather than being fired — as was first reported by OutKick.

“At the University of Tennessee, I worked in the athletic department and joined the University’s Diversity and Inclusion group which afforded me the opportunity to learn additional valuable lessons about the viewpoints of people from different races, cultures, and countries, as well as the strength that such diversity provides,” Funderburg’s statement read.

“Moving forward, I will continue my work to be a better ally so that I may promote a more inclusive society where everyone is welcome.

The reporter attends a Tennessee game. Photo: Instagram, kasey_funderburg.

The reporter reports during a Tennessee game. Photo: Instagram, kasey_funderburg.

“Thank you to all the University of Tennessee teams I covered, my co-workers and fans who have supported me over the years. I remain grateful. Sincerely, Kasey.”

Funderburg graduated from UT before she became a full-time employee in the athletics department. She also served as an on-air personality for VFL Films and “Vol Calls,” which is a weekly call-in show for UT coaches.

— This article originally appeared on the NY Post and was reproduced with permission.

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