Scandals

Essence Editor: Imus Apology ‘Unacceptable,’ Deserve ‘Severe Consequences’

By Noah Davis on April 6, 2007 5:54 PM

The firestorm reaction to Imus‘ comments about the Rutgers’ women’s basketball team continues to rage. Angela Burt-Murray, editor-in-chief of Essence magazine, called for a tougher reprimand of the broadcaster Don Imus:

“Imus‘ disparaging comments about African-American women are unacceptable.” said Burt-Murray. “MSNBC and WFAN must take a stronger stance. It needs to be made clear that this type of behavior is offensive and will not be tolerated without severe consequences.”

EARLIER:

  • Imus Apologizes For ‘Nappy ‘Hos’ Comment
  • Imus Calls Rutgers’ Women’s Basketball Team ‘Nappy-Headed ‘Hos’ | MSNBC Distances Itself

    • RELATED:

    Tags:
    Comments
    Share
    MEDIABISTRO EVENTS

    Get Social Media Marketing Secrets from Experts

    Create a social media strategy, launch your campaign, and track the results in our Social Media Marketing Boot Camp starting February 16. The online event and workshop will feature speakers including The Onion‘s Baratunde Thurston (left), Facebook’s Morin Oluwole, and bitly’s Tim Devane. Register now.