CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBSDC/AP) — The Charlottesville Weekly newspaper is apologizing for a profane, racist rant that appeared in its publication after dozens protested outside its offices. Editor Giles Morris apologized to dozens of protesters who gathered at the newspaper on Monday. He said a written apology would appear in Tuesday’s newspaper. Media outlets report that the comment appeared in The Rant, a section of the newspaper that publishes anonymous voicemail messages. “To all you black [expletive deleted] running up here in the Charlottesville restaurants looking for free food, we wouldn’t be known as a restaurant, we’d be known as the food bank,” the comment read, per a local television station. “So, from now on when you bring your black [expletive deleted] into the restaurants in Charlottesville and want free food, carry your [expletive deleted] on over to the food bank. Thank you.” Jeff Winder helped organize Monday’s protest. He says about 40 people showed up to express dismay at the newspaper. Winder says an apology isn’t enough. He and others want the newspaper to discontinue the anonymous comment section.
Posted on: Tue, 23 Jul 2013 15:13:23 +0000
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