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TODAY ON THE INTERNET CBS RADIO FIRES DON IMUS BECAUSE BAD COMMENTS ABOUT THE RUTGERS WOMAN BASKETBALL TEAM.
Leslie Moonves say from CBS Corporation after fires Don Imus
"Those who have spoken with us the last few days
represent people of goodwill from all segments of our society -- all races,
economic groups, men and women alike. In our meetings with concerned
groups, there has been much discussion of the effect language like this has
on our young people, particularly young women of color trying to make their
way in this society. That consideration has weighed most heavily on our
minds as we made our decision, as have the many emails, phone calls and
personal discussions we have had with our colleagues across the CBS
Corporation and our many other constituencies."
Imus in the Morning was carried on 61 stations across the United States
and distributed over the Westwood One radio network. The cancellation of
the program comes after statements Mr. Imus made about the young women who
comprised the Rutgers University Women's Basketball team, which reached the
finals of the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship this spring.
Moonves concluded: "I want to thank all those who came to see us to
express their views. We are now presented with a significant opportunity to
expand on our record on issues of diversity, race and gender. We intend to
seize that opportunity as we move forward together."
That is the end of Don Imus 39-years Radio Career.
Leslie Moonves say from CBS Corporation after fires Don Imus
"Those who have spoken with us the last few days
represent people of goodwill from all segments of our society -- all races,
economic groups, men and women alike. In our meetings with concerned
groups, there has been much discussion of the effect language like this has
on our young people, particularly young women of color trying to make their
way in this society. That consideration has weighed most heavily on our
minds as we made our decision, as have the many emails, phone calls and
personal discussions we have had with our colleagues across the CBS
Corporation and our many other constituencies."
Imus in the Morning was carried on 61 stations across the United States
and distributed over the Westwood One radio network. The cancellation of
the program comes after statements Mr. Imus made about the young women who
comprised the Rutgers University Women's Basketball team, which reached the
finals of the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship this spring.
Moonves concluded: "I want to thank all those who came to see us to
express their views. We are now presented with a significant opportunity to
expand on our record on issues of diversity, race and gender. We intend to
seize that opportunity as we move forward together."
That is the end of Don Imus 39-years Radio Career.