Clear Channel Eats Crow
Posted by Cristan on August 26, 2011
http://www.cristanwilliams.com/b/2011/08/26/clear-channel-eats-crow/Here's the text of the Clear Channel apology letter:
We would like to apologize for remarks made on KTBZ that has caused distress to people in the Houston Transgender Community. We addressed the insensitivity of both content presented on air with our staff and the manner in which we responded to concerned members in the community. No offense was intended.
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94.5 "The Buzz" Anti-Trans Rants
Posted by Cristan on August 25, 2011
http://www.cristanwilliams.com/b/2011/08/25/94-5-the-buzz-anti-trans-rants/I've received a few reports from local trans folk who state that during their morning show, 94.5 engaged in anti-trans rants. During these rants, station staff members purposefully used incorrect pronouns and repeatedly referred to trans people using the term, "it".
I sent an email to station managers this morning and am waiting for their reply. I was made aware of this issue when a community member sent me the following email exchange:
