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VERIZON PULLS THE PLUG: Communication behemoth shows TechNigga the door.
*As reported in yesterday’s EUR, Verizon was under fire for picking up a distribution deal with 1938 Media, which created a video blog called “TechNigga.”
The concern regarding the deal between Verizon Wireless and 1938 Media was led by Najee Ali of Project Islamic Hope and Paul Porter of Industry Ears in an effort to maintain respect from Verizon Wireless to its African American customers.
Verizon heard the complaints of the groups and fortunately for all involved sided with those who feel that 1938 Media -- along with its founder Loren Feldman who is the star of TechNigga -- “promotes racism.”
Verizon Wireless, as immediately as yesterday morning, said that “clips from 1938 media were moved off our service this morning." Organizers Najee Ali and Paul Porter, were satisfied with the immediate attention Verizon gave to the concerns of the community.
Najee Ali from Project Islamic Hope stated "This was another important victory for consumers and Black leadership. We salute Verizon for listening to the concerns of our community and their customers by refusing to be a corporate partner and supporter of Loren Feldman, president of 1938 Media. We feel that his site and content espoused racism and bigotry. He is best known for the racist online skit called Technigga. That type of racist material and association obviously was not suitable for Verizon or its customers."
Paul Porter also gave this statement, “We are glad to hear that Verizon moved quickly to cease 1938 Media's offensive content off their V Cast. Corporate responsibility is not an option. In less than twenty-four hours the voice of the consumer was heard loud and clear. Industry Ears values our partnership with Project Islamic Hope and the strength of the web to deliver information that consumers truly need to hear.”
The 'TechNigga' video blog:
For what it's worth, Feldman has already "apologized" for he video, which has been online for about a year
"I sincerely, sincerely want to apologize to all the black tech bloggers. It could have been any ethnic group. It could have been gay guys, could have been Jews, could have been micks, guineas, chinks, any of them."
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