Poised N’ Professional Journalist Shaquille Brewster Says He’s ‘Fine’ After Anglo-Saxon Agitator Accosts Him During Hurricane Ida Coverage
Give this Black man some money for his troubles and press charges on that angsty Anglo-Saxan agitator.
Source: NBC News / MSNBC
An NBC News/MSNBC correspondent is going viral after footage surfaced of some blabbering Bozo accosting him live on-air. Early Monday, Howard University grad Shaquille Brewster was reporting from Gulfport, Mississippi on the aftermath of Hurricane Ida when he was rudely interrupted by an unidentified person.
During the shockingly scary moment, cameras captured a white pickup truck pulling up behind Shaquille and a white man rushing toward him.
“Y’all are reporting this accurately, right?” the man is heard yelling while Shaquille tries to ignore him and continue his coverage. Unfortunately, the man was far from finished and Shaquille reluctantly cut the live shot short as the man got in his face. No mask, no sense, just vibes.
“Accurately!” yells the man who somehow thinks the reporter would twist the news about a category 4 hurricane.
Ever the professional, Shaquille put his mic up to block the man instead of laying him clean out [as many of us with less professionalism/less patience and less couth would’ve done] and host Craig Melvin voiced his concerns for his colleague’s safety.
Things got very hairy for NBC News reporter Shaquille Brewster during a live Hurricane Ida report from Gulfport, MS.
Some guy jumps out of a pickup truck and angrily confronts Brewster’s crew, prompting a shaken Craig Melvin to express extreme concern for his colleague. pic.twitter.com/v1tYnUsqTj
— Justin Baragona (@justinbaragona) August 30, 2021
Craig later shared that Shaquille was “okay” and Shaq offered an update himself.
Appreciate the concern guys. The team and I are all good!
— Shaquille Brewster (@shaqbrewster) August 30, 2021
He’s since been flooded with kind words from followers and fellow journalists including Omar Jiminez who went viral after he was arrested on-air while covering protests in the wake of George Floyd’s murder.
And right back to work, glad to hear you’re okay
— Omar Jimenez (@OmarJimenez) August 30, 2021
This is beyond unacceptable and disgusting. @shaqbrewster was trying to do his job on a beach in Gulfport, MS. Shaq is ok. This guy who nearly attacked him clearly is not. https://t.co/tMNFVhvTf1
— Craig Melvin (@craigmelvin) August 30, 2021
#NABJ is disturbed by the treatment of our very own @shaqbrewster in this video. Journalists must be protected from this type of harassment while on the job. We encourage local officials to look into the matter. We’re here for you Shaq-glad you’re safe. Reach out if we can assist https://t.co/BUCwVsJLMx
— #NABJ Headquarters (@NABJ) August 30, 2021
Glad @shaqbrewster is Ok. The madness out there is real. https://t.co/oKq7jo6Cbk
— Joy-Ann (Pro-Democracy) Reid ? (@JoyAnnReid) August 30, 2021
.@shaqbrewster Get it, King. pic.twitter.com/bTQNJdb51h
— G O L D I E. (@goldietaylor) August 30, 2021
Shaquille Brewster is a professional and should be treated as such. He’s a much better man than most of us, because…
We’re happy to report that police are on the hunt for the man who accosted the journalist.
Inbox: Gulfport Police are asking for help identifying the man who accosted @shaqbrewster during a live shot this morning.
The suspect is a “white male with brown hair, wearing a white shirt…The suspect is believed to be driving a
white Ford F150 with an Ohio tag.” pic.twitter.com/olD9dinl1h— Isabella Murray (@ibellamurray) August 30, 2021
If he looks familiar, give them a call.
What would YOU have done in that situation?
