From Pamina Bagchi In Edison New Jersey a Korean American is running for mayor in an upcoming primary race. An April 25th article in the New Jersey Star Ledger reported that both the Korean American candidate and his opponent are hoping to receive votes from the Asian American community. On April 25th the “Jersey Guys” show broadcast on 101.5FM reacted to the article. In doing so the deejays used racial and ethnic stereotypes to characterize Asians in New Jersey as “un-American.” The broadcast also implied that Asian ethnic groups have taken over businesses and neighborhoods in New Jersey and have contributed to the region’s economic failings. For a copy of the letter that has been sent by organizations please email saalt@saalt.org and visit saalt.org for more info. Please call email and/or write the manager and parent company of the station to protest against this irresponsible broadcast. In addition you could also send a message to the station’s sponsors. - First introduce yourself and your connection to the community if you are a NJ resident make sure that is clear - Express your feelings about the broadcast in a respectful manner - Ask the station to meet the following demands from the community Whom do I contact Send a copy of your correspondence to saalt@saalt.org Eric Johnson Station Manager New Jersey 101.5 FM Radio P.O. Box 5698 Trenton NJ 08638 Ej1015@nj1015.com 609 771-8181 Xenophobic comments on New Jersey Radio Show Warrant Response from South Asian Community MAY 2 2005 - From Pamina Bagchi