NBC calls for expulsion of former Hollywood Foreign Press Association president who called Black Lives Matter a "racist hate movement"

The Hollywood Reporter

The network responded to the revelation that Philip Berk, an eight-term past president and current member of the HFPA, sent an email blasting Black Lives Matter over the weekend. "NBC strongly condemns Phil Berk's actions and is calling for his immediate expulsion," NBC said in a statement. "While we continue to await the details of HFPA's upcoming plan for reform, swift action on this front is an essential element for NBC to move forward with the HFPA and the Golden Globes." Berk was also condemned by Media Rights Capital, which owns Golden Globes producer Dick Clark Productions. UPDATE: Philip Berk, a 44-year HFPA member, has been expelled over his racist email.