Gay Slur Gets "Grey's" Goof an Image Award

61. I don't know why everyone made a big deal about Issiah and Paris made racist comments and no body talked about it.

Posted at 4:27PM on Mar 5th 2007 by farah

62. Hey TMZ, while you forever punishing Isiah for the stupid commit(and I admitted it, what he said was stupid) but Ann Coulter really went below the belt and you're not condeming her. Where's the gay community that want Isiah fired. Is the gay community scared of Ann Colter? And don't call me homophobic because I'm a gay black bear. I'm more offended at Tim Hardaway & Ann Coulter than Isiah. I also want to say that the situation that the cast members hating Isiah, hell look like they hate each other since they find out that one of them is getting a spin off. If the show "Grey's Anataomy" ratings go down, it won't be all Isiah's fault.

Posted at 4:57PM on Mar 5th 2007 by Dion

63. Amy come and get some...

Do not assume that I am black because I am not,,,dumbass.

Posted at 4:35PM on Mar 5th 2007 by King

64. He probably didn't have any other competition for the award and they had to give it to him by default. Sad, just sad. Oh well, at least this will always be a "mark" on his career. It would have been nice if his character had bitten the dust on the show!

Posted at 4:42PM on Mar 5th 2007 by Bob

65. Oh stop whining already! MY peoples, whom the NAACP represents, know a lynching when they see one, and it's so apparent you all here at TMZ are going to hold a grudge against him no matter what. Feel free to waste your lives away acting exactly as Isiah called it. I don't see you slamming Paris as the dumb bigot blonde with bad hair... oh.. right.. she didn't offer an insult you disagreed with. And the slam against the NAACP was uncalled for. Bitches!

Posted at 6:18PM on Mar 5th 2007 by Diva474

66. As usual in our society, poor behaviour gets rewarded.

Posted at 5:29PM on Mar 5th 2007 by Thomas

67. DIVA474,

You my dear, are an ass. Paris Hilton has not recieved an "Image Award" from the KKK for her ignorant comments, whereas your dear I.W. HAS receieved an award from his community. Lots of gay prejudice in the Black community - time to admit to it. How can Blacks hope for a world without bigotry when so many are so eager to show bigotry towards others? Ignorant, is I believe the proper term for it, and you're a prime example. Perhaps it might be an eye opener for you if a cross was burned on your front lawn? Seems to me you need a crash course in what it feels like to be at the recieving end of bigotry. Bitch.

Posted at 5:42PM on Mar 5th 2007 by JCW

68. Dion,

Can'r speak for TMZ but Coulter, Hardaway, and most importantly, BUSH are all on my hit list on numerous blogs. These people are not only horrible, they're dangerous. Sure - if Isaiah makes the effort, we can all mose past this. However it was a WAY inapporriate time for the NAACP to be giving him an "image" award, and it spoke volumes. You being a black bear, I know I don't have to tell you about homophobia in the AA community

Posted at 5:42PM on Mar 5th 2007 by JCW

69. I bet you wish I were an ass, don't cha!

There is anti homosexual sentiment everywhere. However there is also racism BY the gay comunity against blacks. No matter what group you roll with, someone hates everyone. Paris didn't receive an award, but she never got called out for her comments against blacks nor homosexuals.. not to the degree Isiah does. Where is your outrage against Shirley O. Liquor? Your the idiot. Every gay person does NOT want Isiah out. In fact, many gays of color see the situation just as other folks of color. Ask the gay black woman who started the petition to KEEP Isiah on the show. Your very small minded and you believe everything GLAAD tell syou. They are some of the biggest racists and facists out there. Grow up and think for yourself. You'll burn on a cross before I do.

Posted at 8:47PM on Mar 5th 2007 by Diva474

70.
DIVA474,

You my dear, are an ass. Paris Hilton has not recieved an "Image Award" from the KKK for her ignorant comments, whereas your dear I.W. HAS receieved an award from his community. Lots of gay prejudice in the Black community - time to admit to it. How can Blacks hope for a world without bigotry when so many are so eager to show bigotry towards others? Ignorant, is I believe the proper term for it, and you're a prime example. Perhaps it might be an eye opener for you if a cross was burned on your front lawn? Seems to me you need a crash course in what it feels like to be at the recieving end of bigotry. Bitch.

Posted at 5:42PM on Mar 5th 2007 by JCW

Posted at 7:02PM on Mar 5th 2007 by JCW

71. The award was not for personality, morality, humility, etc. He won an ACTING AWARD. He was awarded for ACTING. ACTING. ACTING. Get it right, folks.

Posted at 7:11PM on Mar 5th 2007 by Sarah

72. congrats to mr. washington, been a fan from the longest, ppl need to understand that he's not homophobic, he's allowed to make mistakes just like a normal human being, this world take every little thing and run off with it, f'd them haters, there's a place for mr. washington in the african community and in the naacp, HOLLA!!

Posted at 8:49PM on Mar 5th 2007 by Anthony

73. I don't want Isaiah "out" - in fact, I hope he is sincere and actually educates himself and others. I merely think it inappropriate that he should receive the Image award from an organization that promotes equality and civil rights at this particular point in his career. Washington was not "persecuted" for being Black, he was censured for a homophobic comment in the workplace that became public. Those who would stand up for him merely based on race are shallow and short sighted individuals. Fire him? No, I never called for that. Object to the NAACP holding him up as an example to young Black men of all that is good that they aspire to? Yes, I DO object to that. As to who I vocally object to, admittedly, Shirley Q. Liquor has had little to no public impact in the United States and so has not been someone I've protested against. However, were this performer to be promoted and celebrated here, and were TMZ to bring him up, I would most certainly write in to condemn him. Racisim by "The Gay Community"? Hardly. You see, we come in all races, so as a "community", you will never see organized racisim coming from us. Racist individuals? Certainly - but not a racist community. Unlike the African american community which seems to be banding together to promote an anti-gay agenda. Not all Black folks, but a good portion of those who stand up as leaders. And from the soundf of it, diva474 included.

Posted at 7:19PM on Mar 5th 2007 by JCW

74. Sarah -

It's the NAACP IMAGE Award - if all it was about was ACTING, there'd be no need for an African American organization to hand out seperate awards. It's about people of color who stand out in their professions, not only as professionals, but as individuals. IMAGE Award....get it??

Posted at 7:24PM on Mar 5th 2007 by JCW

75. Since you all are so upset about Isaiah winning the award for Best Male Actor in a Drama Series. How do you all feel about Roman Polanski. When he was 43, he drugged up a 13 year old girl and forced himself on her. Then, he fled the US because a judge was going to throw out his plea and make him serve jail time. Since then, he has won countless awards including an Oscar.

Posted at 7:43PM on Mar 5th 2007 by Jenna