The Center for Asian American Media does not support AsianWeek’s publication of Kenneth Eng’s article “Why I Hate Blacks” in its February 23rd edition. We join the growing coalition of Asian American and civil rights organizations in asking AsianWeek to take journalistic responsibility for printing these racist statements by taking appropriate action.
Debra Saunders on our side?
Although ignoring the efforts of the Asian American coalition that brought this matter to light, the Chronicle's Debra Saunders echos most of our points. She says: "...the Special City has a way of making excuses for bigotry and intolerance -- when they percolate from the left or ethnic groups." Uh. That didn't seem to happenContinue reading "Debra Saunders on our side?"
APALA Denounces Hateful Views in AsianWeek Column
The Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance Feb. 28 denounced the hateful views expressed by Kenneth Eng in his column published by AsianWeek in its February 23rd edition. "Eng's article is offensive and objectionable," said Maria Somma, President of APALA. "There should be no place in America for this kind of bigotry. We want to tellContinue reading "APALA Denounces Hateful Views in AsianWeek Column"