GLAAD Reaction to A+E Statement: Choosing Profits Over African American and Gay People
New York, NY, December 27, 2013 – A+E announced tonight that the network plans a national public service campaign (PSA) promoting “unity, tolerance and acceptance” and will also resume filming Duck Dynasty later this spring with the “entire Robertson family.”
Statement from GLAAD:
Phil Robertson should look African American and gay people in the eyes and hear about the hurtful impact of praising Jim Crow laws and comparing gay people to terrorists. If dialogue with Phil is not part of next steps then A+E has chosen profits over African American and gay people – especially its employees and viewers.