A PETITION TO THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION TO: Investigate Jimmy Kimmel Kid’s Table Government Shutdown Show on ABC Network
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OCA Files Complaint with FCC Over “Kill All the Chinese” on Kimme
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
25 October 2013
CONTACT
Tom Hayashi | Executive Director
202 223 5500 | thayashi@ocanational.org
WASHINGTON, D.C. – OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates, a national membership driven organization dedicated to advancing the political, social, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans (APAs), filed a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requesting swift action to address the genocide comments on the Jimmy Kimmel Show’s “Kids Table” segment.
On October 16, 2013, the Jimmy Kimmel Show aired a skit titled “Kids Table” discussing the government shutdown with four children. During the segment, one child declared that an alternative to solving the United States’ debt to China was to “kill all the Chinese.” This was later picked up by Kimmel as a discussion topic, and the position was reiterated again by the same child and supported by another.
“Although Kimmel dismissed the views of the children, such expressions that demonize Asian Pacific Americans are unacceptable. A pre-recorded segment referencing genocide as a political solution, even stated by children in jest should never be aired on network television,” says Tom Hayashi, OCA Executive Director, “The producers of the show could not have predicted the response of the children taking part in the bit; however, the Jimmy Kimmel Show and the ABC Network should have taken responsibility to ensure that such a segment not be aired and that the children co-opted are properly educated on diversity and cultural sensitivity. It is on these grounds that OCA filed a complaint with the FCC. We are also seeking a dialogue with the representatives of ABC Network and the Jimmy Kimmel Show.”
In addition to filling a complaint with the FCC, OCA will also be seeking a dialogue with representatives of the ABC Network and the producers of the Jimmy Kimmel Show. Through the meeting, OCA will request that:
- The producers issue an apology to the children, their family, the viewers, and the Asian Pacific American community;
- And that the American Broadcasting Company include an action plan to prevent incidents such as this from occurring again.
Individuals outraged at the show have created a “We the People” petition calling for the investigation of the Jimmy Kimmel and the Kid’s Table segment. The petition currently has over 35,000 signatures. Additional petitions have also been created on Change.org.
“This incident has upset a large portion of the Asian Pacific American community,” says Sharon M. Wong, “The Jimmy Kimmel Show and ABC cannot invalidate the concerns of our community. Though we strongly respect the value of free speech, as protected under the United States Constitution, we believe that the show and the network, as a licensed media organization under the FCC, should stay clear of broadcasting content which contain hate speech, especially when it involves children.”
FCC complaints can be submitted athttps://esupport.fcc.gov/ccmsforms/form2000!formSelection.action
Danny Chen Way in Chinatown – in the works?
Politicians working on naming a street after Danny Chen as “Danny Chen Way”
OCA Remembers Private Danny Chen on Second Anniversary of Death
OCA Remembers Private Danny Chen on Second Anniversary of Death
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
4 October 2013
CONTACT
Tom Hayashi | Executive Director
202 223 5500 | thayashi@ocanational.org
WASHINGTON, D.C. – OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates, a national membership driven organization dedicated to advancing the political, social, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans (APAs), continues to remember Private Danny Chen on the second anniversary of his death.
On October 3, 2011, Private Danny Chen died of non-combat injuries after being “mistreated” by his superiors. The mistreatment included hazing and racial slurs from his superiors.
“The death of Private Danny Chen was a tragic loss to our community,” says Sharon M. Wong, OCA President, “And though it has been two years since his passing, we will continue to engage in every possible effort to ensure that policies are put in place that will guarantee that another tragedy like this does not happen again.”
Eight of Private Chen’s commanding officers were tried for their roles in the hazing activities. Of those prosecuted, four received a general discharge (one discharge was a resignation), two were honorably discharged, and two are still in the Army. While individual punishments included jail time, forced labor, reductions in rank, and fines, the trial outcomes were very disappointing.
Danny Chen’s case has led to national dialogues and efforts to eliminate hazing from military culture, including national legislation demanding that all branches of the military report their data on hazing. Through the on-going partnership between OCA – New York, OCA National Center, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC, and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, led by Congresswoman Judy Chu and other members of the coalition, we will continue to advocate for existing and new hazing regulations and policies that include training, protection of victims and whistle blowers, and command accountability.
“When Americans like Private Chen decide to serve our country, we must honor their commitment by holding the military accountable for their health and wellbeing,” says Tom Hayashi, OCA Executive Director, “To this end, the next steps in pursuing significant reforms on hazing will include a Congressional hearing to review the hazing reports submitted by all service branches, along with amendments to military regulations to ensure all personnel along the chain-of-command have the appropriate tools to prevent hazing and bullying. And should hazing continue to occur, there must be policies and procedures in place to adequately discipline the perpetrators and hold them accountable.”
On October 3, 2013, OCA – NY held a candlelight vigil to commemorate the second anniversary death of Private Danny Chen in the Manhattan Chinatown.
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OCA-New Jersey Chapter Celebrates 35 Years at THE 2013 OCA-NJ ANNUAL HOLIDAY BALL
OCA-New Jersey Chapter Celebrates 35 Years at THE 2013 HOLIDAY BALL
Saturday, December 7, 2013 at The Bethwood on 38 Lackawanna Avenue ~. Totowa, New Jersey 07512
with KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Ginny Gong – Past President OCA National Office
& HONOREE : Lawrence Uno – Chief of Staff for AT&T Laboratory-VP of Research
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