Good Morning America co-anchor Amy Robach made a big apology on Monday, after letting the term “colored people” slip during a live broadcast on the show.
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She was speaking about the recent criticism over movie casting decisions, as white people have often received roles that are more traditionally suited to black actors and actresses. “It was a mistake and is not at all a reflection of how I feel or speak in my everyday life”, she said in a statement. Robach was discussing diversity in Hollywood with attention to the Spider-Man: Homecoming cast and Zendaya’s rumored lead role.
Of course, the phrase that initially set people off was “colored people”, words that haven’t left the midcentury except through the lips of a racist family member. “I mistakenly said “colored people” instead of ‘people of color, ‘” she said.
Her use of the outdated racial term “colored people” sparked immediate backlash and criticism on social media. The term was often used to describe African-Americans in the 1950s and 1960s when racial segregation was legally enforced in the US. “If you are referring specifically to African-Americans, people will frequently be specific and refer to us as African-Americans”.
De Blasio endorsed Clinton in October – months after other prominent New York Democrats, including Governor Andrew Cuomo.
“But for the thoughtful majority of you out there: For me, if a character’s primary attribute – the thing that makes them iconic – is the color of their skin, or their hair color, frankly, that character is shallow and sucks”.
“C.P. time” is actually short for “colored people” time.
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Clinton defended her involvement saying: ‘Well, look, it was Mayor de Blasio’s skit. Like I feel like she smells like patchouli oil.
