Rev. Amos Brown, president of the local chapter of the NAACP will hold a press conference related to the Eng article on Wednesday, February 28, at 10 a.m. at the Third Baptist Church on 1399 McAllister Street in San Francisco.
Author: Keith Kamisugi
AP: Asian weekly’s “Why I Hate Blacks” column blasted
Coverage by AP writer Terence Chea: "It certainly does not speak for the vast majority of Asian Americans," Stewart Kwoh, who heads the Asian Pacific American Legal Center in Los Angeles, said Tuesday. "This kind of inflammatory (column) really can hurt and damage relations with the broader African-American community." ... Mayor Gavin Newsom said in … Continue reading AP: Asian weekly’s “Why I Hate Blacks” column blasted
US Civil Rights Commissioner Michael Yaki
"I am disappointed and disgusted that Asian Week would publish this thoughtless, bigoted screed. At the national level, we are fighting just to maintain the gains that Asian Americans and African Americans and Hispanic Americans stood side-by-side to achieve. To give voice to hateful lies is irresponsible journalism at its worst, and reminds us of … Continue reading US Civil Rights Commissioner Michael Yaki
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom
"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 world … Continue reading San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom
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 in … Continue 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 worst … Continue reading CAPAC Criticizes AsianWeek for Printing Racist “Why I Hate Blacks” Column
JACL Leaders Condemn Asian Week Article
The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) expressed its outrage over Kenneth Eng’s article, “Why I Hate Blacks,” that appeared in the latest edition of Asian Week newspaper. The column, which was published February 23, has drawn quick and harsh criticism from Asian Americans across the nation. “Race-based hate is something that is unacceptable in any … Continue reading JACL Leaders Condemn Asian Week Article
San Francisco Chronicle
Article by Leslie Fulbright on the front page of today's San Francisco Chronicle: Ling-chi Wang, retired chairman of the ethnic studies department at UC Berkeley, said there is an urgent need for Asian Americans to be aware of the history of this country and know that Asian American gains have come largely as a result … Continue reading San Francisco Chronicle