Ex-ABC Anchor Reveals Racism and Toxic Culture Led to Suicide Attempt
Former ABC News anchor Kendis Gibson revealed a toxic work environment at the network, marked by racism and bullying, which led him to attempt suicide. Gibson, who joined ABC in 2014, faced covert racism and was marginalized after leading a diversity taskforce. His struggles with depression and insomnia were exacerbated by unsociable work hours, leading him to use Ambien. After leaving ABC for MSNBC, Gibson explored psychedelic healing and wrote a memoir about his experiences. He now anchors for PIX11 in New York, feeling more at peace with his career.