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For more information contact:
Cleveland City Council
Katherine Bulava Samsa, Media Relations Manager
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Council Members demand inappropriate billboard come down
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Councilman Michael D. Polensek, Ward 11
Councilwoman Nina Turner, Ward 1
Councilwoman Phyllis Cleveland, Ward 5
and others
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| WHAT: |
A press conference to address an inappropriate billboard advertisement for Seagram's Gin & Juice at 740 E. 185th at Hiller Ave. |
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Thursday, August 9, 2007 at noon
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Under the billboard at 740 E. 185th at Hiller, approximately 1 mile north of I-90
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"The billboard erected by Clear Channel outdoor advertising in my community is another example of the exploitation of women and this corporation's insensitivity and disrespect, specifically, for women of color," said Councilman Polensek. "To place, on a billboard, "I bring DOPE style and laughs" is absolutely inappropriate and outrageous. The message that it sends is that DOPE, which is another term for drugs, is acceptable."
"As an intelligent African-American woman, I am personally appalled by the message in this billboard, which glorifies a sub-culture that emphasizes violence, disorder and disrespect," said Councilwoman Turner. |
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A photo of the billboard is attached |
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Cleveland City Council
601 Lakeside Avenue
Room 220
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 664-2840
(216) 664-3837 fax
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