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Tue, February 28, 2023
The creator of the popular comic strip "Dilbert," Scott Adams, has faced widespread condemnation and backlash after making racist comments on his YouTube show.
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Adams suggested that Black Americans are a "hate group" and urged White people to "get the hell away" from them.
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His comments were made in response to a poll conducted by conservative firm Rasmussen Reports, showed that 53% of Black Americans agreed with "It's OK to be White" statement.
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As a result newspapers across the United States, including The Plain Dealer in Cleveland and The Washington Post, have refused to carry the comic strip in their publications.
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The USA Today Network, which operates hundreds of newspapers, has also announced that it will no longer feature the strip.
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The decision by newspapers to remove the comic strip has been well-received by readers.
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The editor of The Plain Dealer, Chris Quinn, wrote that their decision to drop the comic strip was an easy one, given Adams' comments.
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The Washington Post released a statement saying that they would no longer publish "Dilbert" in light of Adams' recent statements promoting segregation.
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Gannett, the publisher of the USA Today Network, has reaffirmed their dedication to fostering a respectful and fair environment for the diverse communities across the country.
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