From an article posted today at 2:57 p.m.: The author of the "Why I Hate Blacks" column published Friday in AsianWeek has been dismissed, and editors say publication of the piece was "a serious lapse in editorial judgment." "The failing of our editorial process in allowing this piece to go forward was an insensitive and … Continue reading Chronicle: AsianWeek columnist fired
Author: Keith Kamisugi
Silicon Valley API Leaders Express Dismay At Racist Remarks Printed In Asianweek
The Asian Pacific Islander Justice Coalition of the Silicon Valley (APIJC) strongly condemns AsianWeek’s decision to print Kenneth Eng’s column “Why I Hate Blacks” in its February 23rd edition. APIJC joins the Asian American Justice Center, Chinese for Affirmative Action, Asian Law Caucus, Asian Pacific American Legal Center, Coalition of Asian Pacific Americans, Asian American … Continue reading Silicon Valley API Leaders Express Dismay At Racist Remarks Printed In Asianweek
BET.com Readers Respond
Read the post on BET.com, asking readers to comment on "From your point of view, in general, what is the relationship between Blacks and Asians? Good or poor?"
OCA Finds Kenneth Eng’s Racist Views Offensive
OCA, a national Asian Pacific American (APA) organization dedicated to ensuring social justice for Asian Pacific Americans, Feb. 28 strongly criticized AsianWeek columnist Kenneth Eng’s recent article, “Why I Hate Blacks.” The short column used inflammatory language to convey the author’s racist opinions towards African Americans. “This column is shameful for its blatant bigotry and … Continue reading OCA Finds Kenneth Eng’s Racist Views Offensive
Pelosi Denounces Hateful Views in AsianWeek Column
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement Feb. 28 denouncing a column by Kenneth Eng published in the February 23 edition of AsianWeek: “The hateful views expressed in Kenneth Eng’s column must not be tolerated and AsianWeek’s decision to print them was irresponsible. Eng’s words were not only offensive to African Americans, but to … Continue reading Pelosi Denounces Hateful Views in AsianWeek Column
AsianWeek Suspends Eng
AW issued posted this statement today on its website: AsianWeek sincerely regrets and apologizes for publishing New York-based contributor Kenneth Eng’s column in the issue of February 23, 2007. AsianWeek rejects Eng’s biased views on a critical segment of American society, African Americans. While AsianWeek continues to truly believe in diversity of opinion and freedom … Continue reading AsianWeek Suspends Eng
Chron’s Jon Carroll Worried About Samson Wong
From today's column by Jon Carroll: See, the person I worry about is Samson Wong, editor in chief of AsianWeek, a free publication aimed at the Bay Area Asian community and published by the famously powerful Fang family. I put myself in his place. He gets a new column from his feisty young columnist Kenneth … Continue reading Chron’s Jon Carroll Worried About Samson Wong
Chronicle: AsianWeek undecided on whether to keep author of racist column
From an article to appear in today's Chronicle: AsianWeek Editor at large Ted Fang said Tuesday he regrets publishing a controversial column titled "Why I Hate Blacks" in this week's edition but has not decided whether to keep its author, Kenneth Eng, on his staff. "Whether he will continue is under review," Fang said. "I … Continue reading Chronicle: AsianWeek undecided on whether to keep author of racist column