NEW YORK — Radio host Don Imus apologized Friday for calling the Rutgers University women's basketball team "nappy headed hos" on his nationally syndicated program.
The National Association of Black Journalists demanded his immediate firing after the man known as "Imus in the Morning" put his foot deep in his mouth Wednesday. Imus questioned the players' looks, describing them as tattooed "rough girls." His producer compared the team _ which has eight black members _ to the NBA's Toronto Raptors.
Near the start of Friday's show, Imus said he wanted to "apologize for an insensitive and ill-conceived remark we made the other morning referring to the Rutgers women's basketball team."
"It was completely inappropriate, and we can understand why people were offended. Our characterization was thoughtless and stupid, and we are sorry."
The Dream Team is ready to deploy....will work for treats (or a good scratch!) Ahh....a dog's life.
Beautiful day to head to the Cove with the pups. Ellie loves taking the role of big sis to the newest addition to the Roosevelt pup line-Theodore. The pups had a blast (minus one snake encounter and one dead squirrel "toy"!) A refreshing end to a long, hard week...
Every day....every channel.....the ladies are famous now. Where was the media coverage for the real story? Rutgers women reach their first NCAA championship game ever... Props to the ladies for the right reason-you've got game, gals!
NEW YORK — Radio host Don Imus apologized Friday for calling the Rutgers University women's basketball team "nappy headed hos" on his nationally syndicated program.
