Sunday, March 20, 2011

UCLA Blonde Model Alexandra Wallace Apologizes For Her Anti-Asians Video

Luke Ford writes:

The UCLA Daily Bruin reports:

Wallace contacted university police early Sunday evening after receiving numerous death threats via e-mail and phone, said UCPD spokeswoman Nancy Greenstein.

Police advised her to take a number of precautions and are currently working to ensure her safety, Greenstein said.

“If she’s received a death threat, I find that as deplorable as her original YouTube video. If this is the response of students on campus, we’ve got a lot of work to do,” said Robert Naples, associate vice chancellor and dean of students.

Within three days, the video provoked a tremendous response, both inside and outside the UCLA community.

Speaking Sunday night, a university spokesman called the video “repugnant.”

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This week’s Torah portion (parasha) is Tzav (Leviticus 6:1-8:36.



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