Freedom of Speech Should Not Violate Civil Rights
Tia Jackson,NUL
Jun 24, 2008
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New York, N.Y. - June 24, 2008 -- The National Urban League released a statement today calling for ABC to investigate the potential use of racist remarks by its on-air talent, after ABC radio, talk-show host, Don Imus, made inflammatory remarks about African-American, NFL player, Adam Jones. "Once again, Don Imus' irresponsible and “sarcastic” comments remind us to always hold each other accountable for our words and our deeds," said Marc Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League. "ABC needs to institute policies and procedures that ensure the civil rights of Americans are not violated in the company’s effort to support freedom of speech." The National Urban League is calling on the leadership of ABC to meet with the heads of civil rights organizations and develop a strategy to ensure that racism does not make it way into the radio stations of America. # # # FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tia Jackson National Urban League 212-558-5487 tjackson@nul.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Urban League (www.nul.org) Established in 1910, The Urban League is the nation's oldest and largest community-based movement devoted to empowering African Americans to enter the economic and social mainstream. Today, the National Urban League (www.nul.org), headquartered in New York City, spearheads the non-partisan efforts of its local affiliates. There are over 100 local affiliates of the National Urban League located in 36 states and the District of Columbia providing direct services like job training, home ownership and educational assistance to millions of people nationwide along with extensive advocacy and research
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