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Subject: Black Leaders Express Outrage Over ABC-TV Selection of Date: Thu,
>19 Feb 2004 16:00:20 +0000
>
>Black Leaders Express Outrage Over ABC-TV Selection of Justin Timberlake as
>Co-Host of "Motown 45" Special
>
>A coalition of prominent African American organizations and leaders are
>demanding that the American Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) remove
>entertainer Justin Timberlake as co-host of "Motown 45," the upcoming
>ABC-TV
>special. Outraged over the selection of Timberlake to co-host this musical
>celebration, the coalition is launching a national e-mail, fax and phone
>campaign against ABC to protest Timberlake's inclusion in the Motown
>tribute.
>
>Motown has a proud and historic legacy of being one of America's greatest
>musical institutions. It has launched the careers of some of the most
>prominent African American artists in recording history including Stevie
>Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and The Supremes, Smokey Robinson and The
>Miracles, The Four Tops, The Commodores, Lionel Ritchie, The Temptations
>and
>the Jackson Five. "The selection of Timberlake as co-host of this Motown
>special is a cultural insult to the black community," says Najee Ali,
>Executive Director, Project Islamic HOPE. "This special, celebrating the
>success of the legendary music label, should not be compromised in the
>pursuit of a crossover audience."
>
>In addition, Timberlake's recent handling of the Super Bowl incident has
>been met with harsh criticism in the black community. He immediately
>distanced himself following his performance with Janet Jackson and failed
>to
>accept his responsibility in the "wardrobe malfunction." "I mean I was
>completely shocked and appalled, and all I could say was, 'Oh, my God, Oh,
>my God,'" Timberlake told reporters at a recent Grammy rehearsal.
>
>"We cannot support Justin Timberlake co-hosting Motown 45," says Ali. "We
>are asking concerned citizens to call, fax and email ABC-TV in protest."
>
>Call (818) 460-7777, e-mail and send your letters to:
>
>Alex Wallau
>President
>ABC Television Network
>500 South Buena Vista Street
>Burbank, CA 91521
>alex.wallau@abc.com
>
>Lloyd Braun
>Chairman
>ABC Entertainment Television Group
>500 South Buena Vista Street
>Burbank, CA 91521
>lloyd.braun@abc.com
>
>Andrea Wong
>Senior Vice President
>Alternative Series and Specials
>ABC Entertainment
>500 South Buena Vista Street
>Burbank, CA 91521
>andrea.wong@abc.com