“Inclusion, tolerance, and acceptance of diversity among all people are hallmarks of our way of life in San Francisco. While I recognize free speech rights guaranteed by the First Amendment, hate speech in any form is totally unacceptable in our community. Such statements have no place in a city that is known around the worldContinueContinue reading “San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom”
Monthly Archives: February 2007
AsianWeek contributor Julie D. Soo
“I think I share the shock and dismay over the racist column by Kenneth Eng that AsianWeek decided to print. I intend to have a very frank talk with the publishers and the editorial staff. I have dedicated my personal time in contributing to AsianWeek to give our communities a constructive voice. This lapse inContinueContinue reading “AsianWeek contributor Julie D. Soo”
CAPAC Criticizes AsianWeek for Printing Racist “Why I Hate Blacks” Column
Washington, DC – Today, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) criticizes AsianWeek and expresses outrage concerning its printing of Kenneth Eng’s column “Why I Hate Blacks” in its February 23rd edition. Congressman Mike Honda (CA-15), Chair of CAPAC, issued the following statement: “Mr. Eng’s views are based upon ignorance and stereotypes of the worstContinueContinue reading “CAPAC Criticizes AsianWeek for Printing Racist “Why I Hate Blacks” Column”