Halle Berry Burns DJ That Made Racist Remarks Contrasting Her To Melt Salute
Halle Berry had some solid remarks regarding a Buffalo radio host that was terminated Wednesday after reviewing just how scorched he likes his salute on a range utilizing black women celebs — consisting of the Oscar-winning star herself.
On Friday, Berry called out Rob Lederman, the previous early morning program host on 97 Rock, on Twitter.
“Disgusting,” she composed, including, “It’s ridiculous this type of nonsense is still being broadcasted across airwaves. ALL Black women are beautiful and worthy, Rob Lederman. GTFOH.”
Revolting. It’s ludicrous this kind of rubbish is still being transmitted throughout airwaves. ALL Black ladies are stunning and also deserving, Rob Lederman. GTFOH. https://t.co/9qMrLysjy2
On-air Wednesday early morning, Lederman had actually contrasted his favored degree of salute crispiness to the complexion of Berry, Serena Williams and also Gayle King as instances.
“I’m very comfortable at the Halle Berry level,” Lederman claimed. “I need a little mulatto still coming through.”
Lederman’s racist remarks went viral after ESPN reporter Marcel Louis-Jacques tweeted regarding them. Consequently, Lederman was tinned and also 2 of his on-air associates were put on hold.
HuffPost connected to Lederman for talk about Berry’s declaration, yet he didn’t right away react.
Lederman, that presented his racist remarks by claiming, “I may get into trouble for this,” did launch a main apology, claiming he “100% [understands] why people are justifiably angry,” and also vowed to do far better.
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Rob Lederman’s apology.
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