Clark’s departure followed the exits of several nationally recognized Black media personalities, including Joy Reid at MSNBC and Don Lemon at CNN. ”While each departure occurred under different circumstances, together they have renewed questions about the future of Black representation in mainstream media and whether the industry’s changing landscape is reducing the number of Black voices on the nation’s most influential platforms. Before examining who is leaving mainstream media, he said, it is necessary to understand the economic forces transforming the industry itself. He pointed to former NFL star and television host Michael Strahan as someone who has successfully navigated mainstream media without losing his identity. “I don’t think Michael Strahan has become less Black,” Underwood said.