It would seem that she was actually comparing her co-anchor to the way the ape was taking the selfie. If it had been another animal, she wouldn’t have been caught in the diversity/racism rollercoaster. The snowflakes wouldn’t have been offended and she would probably have gone on to a successful career. But because the animal taking the selfie was a gorilla and the co-anchor is Black, her career will evaporate.
One would hope so, but it doesn't take much. How about that black Seattle councilman who says powerwashing the sidewalks is racist? It "brings up images" of civil rights workers being sprayed with fire hoses.