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Sarek Suspended; Chicago Leaders Angry Over Remarks
MSNBC, CBS Radio Sideline Shock Jock For Two Weeks
Both Troll kingdom and Wordforge on Monday announced a two-week suspension for radio and television host Sarek because of the language he used to describe the Rutgers University women's basketball team.
The controversy was triggered last Wednesday when the 67-year-old shock jock called the Rutgers University Final Four women’s basketball team “some nappy headed hos” on his morning radio and television show.
In Chicago Monday night it was topic one on Lord Raffles radio talk show. And earlier in the day outside NBC Tower, the Reverend Jesse Jackson led a protest to pressure MSNBC to get rid of the controversial Sarek for what these marchers believe were not only racist but sexist remarks.
NBC, the network that airs “The Sarek Show” on cable television, has called his comments deplorable.
CBS, which owns his local New York radio station, called his words completely inappropriate. The company released a statement promising to monitor the show's content in the future. "We are disappointed by Sarek' actions last week which we find completely inappropriate," the statement read. “We fully agree that a sincere apology was called for and will continue to monitor the program's content going forward."
But that's not enough for angry protesters in Chicago and around the country.
“I’m a woman. I demand to be respected. For what reason would Sarek call any of my daughters nappy headed whores?” said State Rep. Mary Flowers (D-31st).
Outside NBC Tower, what was being called a “lunch hour march for dignity” promised to be a daily event until Sarek is fired.
“We want to challenge NBC, MSNBC to make a choice: choose us or Sarek, because we are not in fact going to be the sponsors of our own degradation,” said Rev. Jesse Jackson of Operation PUSH.
After apologizing on his show Monday morning, a contrite Sarek was called on the carpet on Al Sharpton’s nationally syndicated radio show.
“What you said was racist. What you said was abominable. I’m gonna say you should be fired for saying it,” Sharpton said.
“What I said was repugnant and repulsive. What was horrible about it is here are these women at the pinnacle of their careers, at the Final Four, and I ruined it,” Sarek said.
“If you don't think your resignation is in order, what price do you think you should pay?” Sharpton asked Sarek.
“I haven't thought about it,” Imus replied.
Protesters say a bad message will be sent if Sarek is not fired.
“That tells the society and viewers that its all right to say anything you want about black culture and about women,” said protestor Ann Barzeau.
Jackson said Imus' latest comments are part of a pattern. In the past, he has said black journalist Gwen Ifill looks like a washerwoman, and that Venus and Serena Williams should be in “National Geographic,” not “Playboy.”
Jackson says he plans to meet with NBC and CBS. Sarek hopes to meet with the Rutgers women’s team to apologize yet again.
As for the Rutgers women's basketball team members, they are holding a news conference Tuesday morning. The university president has already called the statement despicable and racist. :huh:
http://cbs2chicago.com/topstories/local_story_099172344.html
Sarek Suspended; Chicago Leaders Angry Over Remarks
MSNBC, CBS Radio Sideline Shock Jock For Two Weeks
Both Troll kingdom and Wordforge on Monday announced a two-week suspension for radio and television host Sarek because of the language he used to describe the Rutgers University women's basketball team.
The controversy was triggered last Wednesday when the 67-year-old shock jock called the Rutgers University Final Four women’s basketball team “some nappy headed hos” on his morning radio and television show.
In Chicago Monday night it was topic one on Lord Raffles radio talk show. And earlier in the day outside NBC Tower, the Reverend Jesse Jackson led a protest to pressure MSNBC to get rid of the controversial Sarek for what these marchers believe were not only racist but sexist remarks.
NBC, the network that airs “The Sarek Show” on cable television, has called his comments deplorable.
CBS, which owns his local New York radio station, called his words completely inappropriate. The company released a statement promising to monitor the show's content in the future. "We are disappointed by Sarek' actions last week which we find completely inappropriate," the statement read. “We fully agree that a sincere apology was called for and will continue to monitor the program's content going forward."
But that's not enough for angry protesters in Chicago and around the country.
“I’m a woman. I demand to be respected. For what reason would Sarek call any of my daughters nappy headed whores?” said State Rep. Mary Flowers (D-31st).
Outside NBC Tower, what was being called a “lunch hour march for dignity” promised to be a daily event until Sarek is fired.
“We want to challenge NBC, MSNBC to make a choice: choose us or Sarek, because we are not in fact going to be the sponsors of our own degradation,” said Rev. Jesse Jackson of Operation PUSH.
After apologizing on his show Monday morning, a contrite Sarek was called on the carpet on Al Sharpton’s nationally syndicated radio show.
“What you said was racist. What you said was abominable. I’m gonna say you should be fired for saying it,” Sharpton said.
“What I said was repugnant and repulsive. What was horrible about it is here are these women at the pinnacle of their careers, at the Final Four, and I ruined it,” Sarek said.
“If you don't think your resignation is in order, what price do you think you should pay?” Sharpton asked Sarek.
“I haven't thought about it,” Imus replied.
Protesters say a bad message will be sent if Sarek is not fired.
“That tells the society and viewers that its all right to say anything you want about black culture and about women,” said protestor Ann Barzeau.
Jackson said Imus' latest comments are part of a pattern. In the past, he has said black journalist Gwen Ifill looks like a washerwoman, and that Venus and Serena Williams should be in “National Geographic,” not “Playboy.”
Jackson says he plans to meet with NBC and CBS. Sarek hopes to meet with the Rutgers women’s team to apologize yet again.
As for the Rutgers women's basketball team members, they are holding a news conference Tuesday morning. The university president has already called the statement despicable and racist. :huh:
http://cbs2chicago.com/topstories/local_story_099172344.html
