Mayra Moreno took to Instagram to address a viewer's criticism of her sign-off "Buenas Noches" (see here):
"This is just one example of the kind of messages I receive sometimes (I’ve been outspoken about these messages before and other #LatinosInTV who are their authentic self have shared the same type of racist messages).
This was all because I sign off with #BuenasNoches … two-word phrase that reflects who I am and how I connect with my community.
I say it with pride at the end of my newscast. It’s small, but it’s meaningful to me. A simple way to share a piece of myself with the people I serve every night.
I’m proud of who I am. Proud to be a reflection of my parents who are hardworking, bilingual, and full of corazón.
Growing up I faced lots of racism and made fun of because I had an accent and it took me a long time not to feel ashamed of my roots.
So no, I’m not going to stop saying it. And I’m definitely not going to apologize for being bilingual, bicultural, and unapologetically me.
Buenas Noches, Houston."
In late 2024, the ABC13 Houston KTRK evening anchor received support from the media community when she defended herself against criticism from a viewer regarding her pronunciation of Spanish names during newscasts.
