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Magazine Editor Resigns Following Racist Remarks Against Rihanna
Posted on Wed Dec 21, 2011 10:50 AM PDT
Eva Hoeke, editor-in-chief of Jackie magazine, has stepped down from her position after the phrase "ultimate n***ab**ch" was printed in an article to describe Rihanna.
Following the magazine's release, Rihanna lashed out against Hoeke by Tweeting, "I hope u can read english, because your magazine is apoor representation of the evolution of human rights! I find you disrespectful, and rather desperate!!"
Hoeke had issued an apology ... stating that the reference to Rihanna was meant to be a joke. The use of the word "joke" didn't go over well.
Upon her resignation, Hoeke released the following
- “I realize that my first reaction through Twitter, in which I indicated that it was a joke, has been an incomplete description of what me, and also the author of the article, meant. The term ‘n***ab**ch’ came from America, and we solely used it to describe a style of dress. Because of the enormous pressure through social media I was tempted to promise amendment regarding the language in future issues of Jackie. Apart from that I also offered an rectification. I have now come to the conclusion that rectification is not the right solution. I regret that I have taken a stand too quickly regarding an article in Jackie -- which moreover had no racial motive at its basis.
Through the course of events, me and the publisher have concluded that because my credibility is now affected, it is better for all parties if I quit my function as editor-in-chief effective immediately. After putting my heart and soul into for Jackie for eight years, I realize that these errors -- although not intented maliciously -- are enough reason for leaving.”
Do you agree with Hoeke's decision to resign?
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Comments
Feel better now, Ri Ri?
Why is it ok for blacks to use these words but the moment a white person uses them they are a racists? If the words are racist and deeming then no one should use them including blacks.
If the statement weren't soooo true...then it wouldn't bother one so much!
When black women lose it they can be extreme bitches.
why do black people get offended for ussng that word a mean is like they get embarressed for being black and they can't covered that up
it was a joke .. why in comedy sitcoms you can tell n...a and you can not print in the magazines?? Why blacks can call each other n...a and no one is shocked or resigning ??
What goes around, comes around Rihanna. Keep that in mind. I find her description of you, perfectly accurate. When you're not showing your naked a$$ on stage, you're picking a fight. I'm still trying to figure out what your fans see in you. There's no way this woman should resign her position over someone like you.
White people don't get all bent out of shape when someone calls them a honkey. Honk Honk! lol
I'm a proud white bitch :)
Most people of the world are racist against black people.... Im wondering why the people who don't like black people or are racist against anyone that is not their own ethnicity, why don't they go live in their own secluded area? The world today is very diverse and you cannot get rid of any other race, so why don't you racists get a life and focus on world peace or something?!?!?
All you white people love saying the "N" word don't you?
Why does it make you feel so good? why does it give you such gratification? I need real answers not stupidness.....
This is BS .....she and many other colored folk drop the N word "like it's hot" but let someone else do it NOOOOOO uh..WHOS the RACIST now!
ohh I am a HONK HONk HONKEY...A CRACKER no less...ohhhhg I am sosos offended someone fire me
I am sure, she (the writer) didn't mean anything bad by this comment. I guess, the writer of this article just got carried away. Rihanna is such a personal and her pure sexy bad girl image makes you sort of possessed , so you can easily get carried away. I love rihanna and i hope this drama will get sorted.
The only one who hears the N word on the street is maybe a couple of like minded people. Printing it in a magazine is totally different. Thousands will read it and in a different connotation than on the street. They will form opinions that are negative. Rhianna was right to be upset with being called this name in print.
@3:00, It may surprise you to hear, the majority of white people don't sit around all day thinking of insults to throw at blacks. I'd be willing to bet Eva Hoeke thought old rihanna was mature enough to accept it with humor, and not as a mean, spiteful, b*t*ch. "Mean, spiteful, b*t*ch" is ok. "N*g*a B*t*ch", is not. (rolling eyes) Funny part is, the only one to mistreat (beat) her, was a black man.
Hahaha! A white honkey whip cracker.
Rihanna wears the word c u n t around her neck. That offends me. Hopefully she will quit 'working' in the music industry.
Yes The N Word is a Bad Word But Rihanna's Business partners Use It all the Time in their Rap Lyrics ...
As Far As the Editor Eva That Resigned , She has to because she was getting Threats against her and Now not many people will want to Hire Her.
You all so stupid, Rihanna calls herself that time after time, so does Oprah, Gale, Whoopie, Dionne, Diana, Whitney, Nicki, etc..
What Else can the Magazine Editir that had to Quit Do for Rihanna or even business executive Jay Z , To prove she is Sorry ?
Should the Editor serve Jail time or Do Community Service , would they accept the editor apology then >
Whether or not this person is racist or not, How in the hell did she become a writer and editor-in-chief of a major magazine while writing crap like, "Me and the publisher", what a hack!
BOYCOTT! This stuck on herself snot is a racist b1tch. The Editor should have been more acurate and called her an Island Monkey
This is why I wish Germany (Hitler) and Japan / Italy won the war, wouldn't have to deal with this bullshit. No crime / killing an all peaceful world.
it was dumb. You don't go n, say those types of words or things at your place of employment or anywhere else for that matter. I think they told her she could resign or they would ask her to. and I think she probably learned a lesson from this.
wish the little dick, raw chicken smelling h**k*ys would die already...