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Beni Rae Harmony; Charlie Kirk

Beni Rae Harmony, a popular local news anchor at WICS ABC 20 in Springfield, Illinois, resigned after being suspended for delivering a non-partisan tribute to the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a live newscast. The tribute aired during her broadcast on Friday, where she emotionally reflected on Kirk’s recent assassination and the impact he had on her career and life. Harmony expressed that Kirk was a mentor, her first boss, who inspired her to pursue journalism and urged viewers to stand by their values and support one another.She spoke, citing Kirk “when conversations stop happening, when individuals become wordless; that’s when violence begins.”— BeniRaeHarmony (@BeniRaeHarmony) Following the tribute, the channel suspended Harmony, a decision that led her to announce her immediate resignation on social media. In her statement on X (formerly Twitter), she said, “Many in the mainstream media have been fired or punished for mocking his assassination. I believe I am the first to be targeted for honoring him on air.” She emphasized that her resignation was rooted in her refusal to compromise on essential personal values of faith and love of country to retain her job. “My resignation is guided by values that are essential to who I am, which I refuse to set aside in order to keep a job. I choose my faith and love of country, and always will. Live EventsThank you, Springfield. My home. My community. My people,” she posted.Beni Rae HarmonyHarmony used to host the 11:30 marketplace show on NewsChannel 20 under Rincon Broadcasting LLC, where she focused on community engagement and public safety reporting. Harmony is known for her “Answering the Call” feature, which highlights local heroes and fosters strong connections with viewers through compelling storytelling.Prior to this role, she worked as a radio show host at Woodward Broadcasting, Inc., engaging audiences with interactive segments and consistent programming. Her earlier career includes roles such as staff writer covering political developments, director of public affairs for a US political campaign and Deputy Press Secretary for members of the U.S. House of Representatives. She has also previously worked under Kirk as a producer and administrator at Turning Point USA where she managed the organisation’s Washington DC location.Harmony holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and Government from the University of Illinois Springfield and an Associate of Science degree in Global Management from Arizona State University. She combines expertise in communications, strategic relations, and political analysis, enriched by her experience in both media and political spheres.Her departure highlights the broader tensions surrounding Charlie Kirk’s controversial public legacy and the consequences for individuals who publicly comment on or react to incidents related to him. Several other media personalities and workers have also faced suspension or termination related to remarks about Kirk, highlighting the politically charged environment.Kirk was shot while delivering a speech at Utah Valley University. His killing has sparked a broader national debate over political violence.FAQsWho is Beni Rae Harmony?Beni Rae Harmony is a television news anchor who worked for WICS ABC 20 in Springfield, Illinois and built a notable following.What did she do that caused suspension and resignation? She aired an emotional, non-partisan tribute to Charlie Kirk shortly after his assassination, which the station deemed inappropriate, leading to her suspension and subsequent resignation.What was Harmony’s reason for resigning?Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now!
Harmony stated she would not set aside her core values of faith and love of country to keep her job. She believed honoring Kirk publicly was right and stood by her decision.(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)

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