January 18, 2008
Race Relations

BET founder apologizes for his portrayal of a black man

Hillary Clinton supporter—and the reason for television shows like "Hot Ghetto Mess"—Robert Johnson apologized for making a reference to Senator Barack Obama's admitted teenage drug use. Johnson now claims his tasteless comments were "made in haste in an attempt to be funny."

No need for regrets, Mr. Johnson. We all know there's only one way for Harvard Law grad Obama to earn your respect.

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