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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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31. Is it everything consider racist to this guy..??? is he even important in his own neighborhood? who is he? is he a god?

Posted at 6:39PM on Jul 9th 2007 by Keika

32. Al Sharpton is so irrevelent and so yesterday, last year, 20th century, his hair is so out of style. He knows this, that is why he rushes to every hint of publicity he can get. He knows the young guys are running things now and they have more class. They are not out to accuse and sue. I don't know of a single soul that would want to emulate him.

Posted at 6:36PM on Jul 9th 2007 by DH

33. Yo Rev. Put a sock in it, your'e nothing but a media whore. Now that Paris HOltin is free you had to find another way to get your name in the headlines. Since you feel strongly about the terms that tmz used, maybe you should set your sights on "roboho's" boyfriend. Im not sure but I think he may have used all of the above slanderous and demeaning statements that you seem to be against. Personally, I find the term Rev. Al Sharpton to be demeaning and offensive. I dont understand how you've gotten as far as you have when all you do is talk out of your ass. You must give good head.

Posted at 8:18PM on Jul 9th 2007 by Duarte

34. This guy has become a terrorist. People get fired over him, they get discredited over his opinions, etc. But the most outrageous thing is that Mr. Sharpton keep silence about the rappers and hip hop community that actually invented the word "ho" to described women. He is a hypocrite and love to terror white people. It's time to stop him.

Posted at 6:42PM on Jul 9th 2007 by coco

35. Mr. Sharpton needs to get a job, oh and while he's at it, a sense of friggen humor !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 6:44PM on Jul 9th 2007 by Me

36. Get a life, Sharpton.

Posted at 6:41PM on Jul 9th 2007 by RMHK

37. the biggest racist there is....where is Squeaky Fromme when you need her?

Posted at 6:41PM on Jul 9th 2007 by stef

38. Here we go again. He's the biggest racist out there, always trying to be heard and causing nothing but trouble. He's full of hot air. I'm sick of him and his racist big mouth

Posted at 3:09PM on Jul 10th 2007 by Samatha

39. He needs to seriously get a life. Who the hell cares? He is looking for that "face time"....

Posted at 6:43PM on Jul 9th 2007 by katie

40. This coming from a raging anti-Semite.

Posted at 6:58PM on Jul 9th 2007 by Steph

41. screw him
he is the cause of more drama then anyone in this country


what he needs to orry about is his haircut......o wait, he might wanna censor me for that cuz it was racially motivated

Posted at 8:20PM on Jul 9th 2007 by Scott Enyeart

42. I totally agree with #48.

Posted at 6:45PM on Jul 9th 2007 by I have no talent

43. Sharpton is sooo full of crap that his eyes are brown! In my opinion of course.

Posted at 10:34PM on Jul 9th 2007 by double j

44. #49 - I agree with you .. I think there are more racist black folk then there are racist white folk. You guys need to stop being so damn serious, and have a good time... There was nothing racist about ROBOHO !! Give me a break !!! Lighten already... this is 2007 !!!!!!!

Posted at 6:47PM on Jul 9th 2007 by Me

45. Rev. Al Sharpton is a complete media HO!

Posted at 6:51PM on Jul 9th 2007 by Mr$LauraQ

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