Sharpton to TMZ: "Roboho" a Big No No

Posted Jul 9th 2007 5:52PM by TMZ Staff

Al SharptonNational 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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1. Well, he got Don Imus fired because of that word.

Posted at 6:08PM on Jul 9th 2007 by Tired of the Bimbos

2. 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!

Posted at 6:10PM on Jul 9th 2007 by So Fresh and So Clean, Clean

3. He needs to focus on rappers. He won't.

Posted at 6:10PM on Jul 9th 2007 by Bela L.

4. 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

Posted at 6:10PM on Jul 9th 2007 by Wow!

5. Al should get a life!

Posted at 6:11PM on Jul 9th 2007 by chiefs

6. I also find the word "ROBO" offensive and derogatory towards robots and droids of all denominations. I demand a retraction and an apology.

Posted at 6:12PM on Jul 9th 2007 by joel

7. 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

Posted at 6:13PM on Jul 9th 2007 by Spiro

8. The very right reverand Al just doesnt get it.

Oh, and he's an idiot to, and Beyonce is still a ROBOHO!

Posted at 6:13PM on Jul 9th 2007 by Anexio

9. #9 jj-I think that karma is and has been here, hon. OJ, Bobby Cutts, etc. Thanks anyway.

Posted at 6:14PM on Jul 9th 2007 by Roboho

10. 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-

Posted at 6:14PM on Jul 9th 2007 by jocelyn

11. 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.

Posted at 6:15PM on Jul 9th 2007 by ALL

12. i wish someone would give that man a job

Posted at 6:16PM on Jul 9th 2007 by someone\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s mom

13. 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

Posted at 6:18PM on Jul 9th 2007 by debbie

14. Oh Oh Harvey......He got Imus ....Now he's coming for you................Whatch gonna do willis?
LOL

Posted at 6:18PM on Jul 9th 2007 by Janice from jersey

15. Sharpton is a true fascist and no friend of free speech...Beware

Posted at 6:21PM on Jul 9th 2007 by TBA

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