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L.A. Asian American Groups Call for Shane Gillis to Apologize for ‘Offensive Racial Remarks’ — or Netflix Should Cut Ties
Asian American groups gathered in L.A. to ask Shane Gillis apologize for "offensive racial remarks" — and that Netflix cancel "Tires" if he doesn't.
Several Asian American groups gathered in the Chinatown district of Los Angeles Thursday afternoon to call for comedian Shane Gillis to apologize for using “offensive racial remarks” in his stand-up performances. At the press conference, Aoki shared that he sent letters to both Netflix and Anheuser Busch brewing company demanding Gillis make amends. Cindy Wu, founder of the Anti-Asian Hate Coalition, said that Gillis; refusal to take responsibility is “deepening the wounds” of Asian American communities.
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