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Calling for the resignation or dismissal of Don Imus from his WFAN-AM Imus in the Morning radio show and further calling for a boycott of his show, locally and nationally, until such time of his resignation or dismissal.
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WHEREAS, Don Imus hosts a WFAN-AM radio show Imus in the Morning that is simulcast by cable's MSNBC; and
WHEREAS, WFAN-AM originates in New York City and is syndicated nationally by Westwood One which are both managed by CBS; and
WHEREAS, Don Imus has garnered a reputation over the past forty yeas as an anything goes radio personality; and
WHEREAS, On April 5, 2007, Don Imus made inappropriate and racial comments about the University of Rutgers women's basketball team whose coach and eight members are African-American; and
WHEREAS, These appalling and unconscionable comments included but not limited too calling the players from Rutgers as Hardcore Hos and That's some nappy-headed hos there; and
WHEREAS, Organizations, Political and Civic Leaders including but not limited to: The National Association of Black Journalists, including its Philadelphia chapter, Rev. Jesse Jackson and Rev. Al Sharpton have called for the immediate dismissal or resignation of Don Imus; now therefore
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That we hereby call for the immediate resignation or dismissal of Don Imus from his WFAN-AM Imus in the Morning radio show and further calling for a boycott of his show, locally and nationally, until such time of his resignation or dismissal.
FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be sent to NBC News Senior Vice President Phil Griffen.
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