CNN has lifted the suspension of Roland Martin. The embattled pundit became the center of a firestorm when fans noticed a series of homophobic comments on his twitter feed. During the Superbowl, the political analyst responded to a David Beckham underwear commercial. He tweeted that men should "smack the ish" out of any of their male friends that enjoyed the Beckham ad. He made further comments about a football player that arrived at the game wearing pink. GLADD- an organization representing the Gay and Lesbian community, immediately demanded that CNN take action against Martin. Roland Martin suggested that he was making fun of soccer (and presumably it's fans) and not gays. CNN suspended the pundit which prompted Martin to meet with GLAAD and offer profuse statements of regret for perceived offenses.
(Roland Martin is also the host of TV ONE'S Washington Watch- a show discussing politics and the African American Community)
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
CNN RESTORES DISGRACED-ROLAND MARTIN
CNN has lifted the suspension of Roland Martin. The embattled pundit became the center of a firestorm when fans noticed a series of homophobic comments on his twitter feed. During the Superbowl, the political analyst responded to a David Beckham underwear commercial. He tweeted that men should "smack the ish" out of any of their male friends that enjoyed the Beckham ad. He made further comments about a football player that arrived at the game wearing pink. GLADD- an organization representing the Gay and Lesbian community, immediately demanded that CNN take action against Martin. Roland Martin suggested that he was making fun of soccer (and presumably it's fans) and not gays. CNN suspended the pundit which prompted Martin to meet with GLAAD and offer profuse statements of regret for perceived offenses.
(Roland Martin is also the host of TV ONE'S Washington Watch- a show discussing politics and the African American Community)
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