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Detroit News Reporter Blasted for ‘Racist’ Tlaib Cartoon
[Date] – A Detroit News reporter has sparked outrage after publishing a cartoon that many have deemed "racist" and "disrespectful" towards Rep. Rashida Tlaib.
The cartoon, which appeared in the Detroit News’ print edition, depicts Tlaib, a Palestinian-American congresswoman, with a Middle Eastern-style headscarf and a gun pointed at her head. The caption reads, "Rashida Tlaib’s Palestinian roots come home to roost."
Many have taken to social media to express their outrage and disgust at the cartoon, calling it a racist and Islamophobic attack on Tlaib. "This is disgusting and unacceptable," tweeted @SarahKChamp. "Rashida Tlaib is a respected member of Congress and deserves to be treated with respect and dignity, not subjected to racist cartoons."
The Detroit News has faced widespread criticism for publishing the cartoon, with many calling for the resignation of the reporter and editor responsible. "This is not just a matter of a bad joke or a misunderstood cartoon," wrote @BaltimoreSun. "This is a racist and Islamophobic attack on a sitting member of Congress. It’s unacceptable and has no place in a reputable newspaper."
Tlaib herself has not commented on the cartoon, but her colleagues and supporters have come to her defense. "Rashida Tlaib is a shining example of American values and deserves to be treated with respect and dignity," tweeted @IlhanMN. "We stand with her and demand that the Detroit News take responsibility for this racist cartoon."
The incident has sparked a heated debate about the role of race and politics in the media, with many calling for greater sensitivity and awareness. "This cartoon is a stark reminder of the need for greater diversity and representation in the media," wrote @BuzzFeedNews. "We need to do better than this."
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Detroit News reporter blasted for ‘racist’ Tlaib cartoon
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Yeah that looks pretty racist, claiming she is a member of Hezbollah because she is Arab/Muslim. (Conflating support for Palestinians with being a member of this group).