National Action Network President Al Sharpton has set his sights on TMZ.com over the word "Roboho" in a fashion piece that was published two weeks ago:
"Calling any woman a "ho" is demeaning and abusive and it should not be tolerated on any level. It is intolerable to think that TMZ.com would find humor in calling Beyonce -- someone who symbolizes the strength, dignity and uplifting of Black women -- a "Roboho," and they should be denounced by the entire community for glorifying the continued oppression of women with this derogatory term. Racism in America is perpetuated by ignorance and hate and using one's airwaves or media entity to promote it is a blatant setback to civil rights and the advancement of equality.
National Action Network has been in the forefront of protesting the word "ho" and will hold a 20-city tour featuring 100 women in each market on August 7th to protest the use of the word "ho" as well as the "N" and "B" words. We encourage TMZ.com to retract their misogynistic labeling of Beyonce and apologize immediately."
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The very right reverand Al just doesnt get it.
Oh, and he's an idiot to, and Beyonce is still a ROBOHO!
Oh God, here we go. I didn't care for the caption either, but I don't think we need the Reverend Al involved. Geez!
OMG TMZ was referring to the outfit not to Beyonce. Hurry Quick! Someone Vote Al Sharpton the spokesperson for the entire Black Race, Oh wait ! We can think for ourselves! PUT A CORK IN IT
He is a complete waste of space. Get a REAL job Sharpton.
Al Sharpton is again looking to make headlines by calling everything and everyone racist. In reality, he is one of the most pathetic media hungry whores to ever get in the lime lite. I am surprised that TMZ would even bother posting a blog about him which only gives him more publicity. AL SHARPTON: GET A REAL JOB
Where is the apology to the Duke Lacrosse players whom he compared to "white devils". He is the most racist person out there besides Jessie Jackson. I am so tired of all the double standards-
#9 jj-I think that karma is and has been here, hon. OJ, Bobby Cutts, etc. Thanks anyway.
I wonder if Dr. King turns in his grave over how ridiculous this jackass has become. How many racist comments has this jerk made? Pot....meet kettle.
Oh Oh Harvey......He got Imus ....Now he's coming for you................Whatch gonna do willis?
LOL
Al needs to get a sense of humor. I hate watching a parade and seeing ole Al jump in front of it all the time. You are a pompous ASS Al
