And Where Was Al Sharpton When This Went Down??
HT to the Wordsmith from Nantucket for this story (via Michelle Malkin):
Thank you, readers. Thank you, Laura Ingraham listeners. Thank you, Verizon Wireless:
Verizon decided this week to end its support and sponsorship of Akon.
Jim Gerace
Vice President, Corporate Communications
Verizon Wireless
One Verizon Way
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Akon's ringtones have been removed by the Verizon Wireless website.
I just spoke with Gerace by phone, and he told me Verizon Wireless had made a "mistake" partnering with Akon.
It's good to see some corporate responsibility here. Will others step up to the plate?
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Update: A reader notes that Verizon is still sponsoring Gwen Stefani's tour--with Akon as the opening act.
What will they do now?
Update II: Verizon writes that they are no longer sponsoring the Gwen Stefani tour with Akon as opening act. Jim Gerace:
"We are no longer -- that was the decision we made this week. If the reader is seeing a poster or something promoting our sponsorship of the tour, it's only because that material has not yet been destroyed."
The TrekMedic adds:
Just more of the same ol' same ol' from Radio Air Polluters. When are these so-called leaders of Black America going to stop giving losers like this a free pass, while throwing people like Imus under the bus??
posted by TheBitterAmerican @ 10:50 PM
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2 Comments:
I don't care if the 14 year old looked as if she weren't under-aged. It is absolutely vile and disgusting that this behavior isn't seen as harmful to our society.
Was there anything released on what the parents were thinking? Did they not know about Akon's music?
Coming home with bumps and bruises...any statements from the 14 year old or her parents? Certainly, I'd be horrified if the kid actually remains a fan of his.
I was totally unaware who Akon is, I dont keep up with rap really.
But if he is off the air or almost GOOD!
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