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EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 10 MIN

Karen Hunter on Getting Fired, Racism, and Becoming Undeniable

from Who's Your Ma Honey? · host OneUnited Bank

After being told her work was “not up to par” and getting fired early in her career, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Karen Hunter was forced to confront rejection, self-doubt, and the realities of navigating spaces that weren’t built for her. But instead of folding, she doubled down. From calling the newsroom every day to outworking everyone around her, Karen turned that moment into fuel and went on to land front-page stories at one of the biggest newspapers in the country. This isn’t just a story about getting fired. It’s about what you do next. RESOURCES: Karen Hunter  Website | www.karenhuntershow.com Instagram | @karenhuntershow Explore more from OneUnited Bank: 🏦 Learn more: https://www.oneunited.com/ 💡 Build smarter with WiseOne: https://www.oneunited.com/wiseone/ 💳 Get the Card: https://www.oneunited.com/apply/ Who's Your Ma' Honey?  is produced by EPYC Media Network (visit at https://www.epyc.co/)

After being told her work was “not up to par” and getting fired early in her career, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Karen Hunter was forced to confront rejection, self-doubt, and the realities of navigating spaces that weren’t built for her. But instead of folding, she doubled down. From calling the newsroom every day to outworking everyone around her, Karen turned that moment into fuel and went on to land front-page stories at one of the biggest newspapers in the country. This isn’t just a story about getting fired. It’s about what you do next. RESOURCES: Karen Hunter  Website | www.karenhuntershow.com Instagram | @karenhuntershow Explore more from OneUnited Bank: 🏦 Learn more: https://www.oneunited.com/ 💡 Build smarter with WiseOne: https://www.oneunited.com/wiseone/ 💳 Get the Card: https://www.oneunited.com/apply/ Who's Your Ma' Honey?  is produced by EPYC Media Network (visit at https://www.epyc.co/)

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