To all guests of this site, please feel free to look things over, but you are encouraged to register and take part in discussing all news reports posted here. 
Championship
Women's Championship
Tag Team ChampionshipLog in
Control Panel
|
|
|
|
Your profile 
Social
Private messages
OtherNotifications
Who is online?
In total there are 4 users online :: 1 Registered, 0 Hidden and 3 Guests
The Last Outlaw
Most users ever online was 156 on Wed Jul 03, 2019 11:22 am
The Last Outlaw
Most users ever online was 156 on Wed Jul 03, 2019 11:22 am
Statistics
We have 33 registered users
The newest registered user is GamrNrd
Our users have posted a total of 4183 messages in 1723 subjects
The newest registered user is GamrNrd
Our users have posted a total of 4183 messages in 1723 subjects
Latest topics
CBOX
Affiliate With Bethea’s Byte
Angry Over Diversity In Children's Show, NRA TV Depicts 'Thomas & Friends' In KKK Hoods
Page 1 of 1 • Share
The Last Outlaw-
Posts : 1733
Age : 45
Join date : 2018-05-25
Location : Salem, Oregon, USA
Status :Online Offline -
The Last Outlaw Thu Sep 13, 2018 4:51 pm
From USA Today
Dana Loesch is the worst of the worst. What's wrong with having diversity unless you're... no, I better not say it. I'll likely be accused of REVERSE racism.
Just saying.
Ryan W. Miller of USA Today wrote:
Using a jarring image to blast increased diversity on a children's TV show, a National Rifle Association online show depicted characters from "Thomas & Friends" in white, Ku Klux Klan-style hoods on burning train tracks.
Host of NRA TV's "Relentless," Dana Loesch went after the classic children's character Thomas The Tank Engine after its maker, Mattel, joined forces with the United Nations in efforts to increase gender diversity and representation on the program and include new characters from around the globe.
Loesch, a conservative spokeswomen for the gun rights group, specifically called out one new character – Nia, a steam engine from Kenya.
The NRA did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for comment.
Mattel announced Friday that "Thomas & Friends," a Nick Jr. show, would add characters to its newest season from around the world and partner with the UN to promote its Sustainable Development Goals.We've teamed up with the @UN to teach families about the Sustainable Development Goals! We hope to inspire the next generation of global citizens, and start meaningful conversations and learning between children and parents. #AllAboardForGlobalGoals https://t.co/mUrmYmPkgA pic.twitter.com/aIdnCnPgLL
— Thomas & Friends (@ThomasFriends) September 7, 2018
In the new season, Thomas will travel from his fictional home Sodor for the first time in the series to visit China, India and Australia, Mattel said. More female characters will also be represented, the company added.
"This change will deepen the brand's engagement with girls who represent over 40% of the show's viewership and provide a strong message of gender equality to the young audience," Mattel said in a statement.
Follow Ryan Miller on Twitter @RyanW_Miller
Dana Loesch is the worst of the worst. What's wrong with having diversity unless you're... no, I better not say it. I'll likely be accused of REVERSE racism.
Just saying.
_________________
Similar topics
Create an account or log in to leave a reply
You need to be a member in order to leave a reply.
Page 1 of 1
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
» 'Wheel of Fortune' Fans Call For Rule Change After Contestant Loses on Minor Technicality
» Fla. Teacher Who Presented Herself as 'Mother Figure' Accused of Sexually Abusing Student for Years
» Derek Chauvin Trial: MMA Fighter Who Watched George Floyd's Death Says He Called Police on the Police
» Gun Laws and Stats
» Floyd Family Kneels Outside Courthouse in Symbolic Statement
» Boulder Shooting: Multiple Injuries, Residents Take Shelter as Police Look For Gunman
» Person of Interest in the Deaths of 5 People, Including Ex-Wife, Allegedly Admits to Murdering 16
» If You Haven’t Received Your 3rd Stimulus Check Yet, Here’s Why Wednesday Matters
» Free Byte: What Grinds My Gears? Cancel Culture
» Tennessee Sister and Brother Charged with First-Degree Murder in the Death of Their Disabled Mother
» Spa Shooting Victims ID'd As Biden, Harris Head To Atlanta
» Food and more!
» Michelle Obama Responds to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Oprah Winfrey Interview
» Queen Elizabeth Says Saddened by Harry and Meghan's Experiences
» Suicide Prevention
» Jury Selection in Derek Chauvin Case Starts Despite Prosecutors Wanting to Halt Trial
» House Progressives Back Revised COVID-19 Aid Bill as Vote Nears
» A Facebooker's Take on The Right Wing's Take on Joe Biden
» Another Trump on the Ballot? Lara Trump Eyes Senate Seat