'Black Enterprise' Magazine Chief Calls Ad Industry 'Racist'

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http://adage.com/article?article_id=109890


African-American Execs Want Increased Spending in Minority Media


Saying the advertising industry is "licensed to practice racism," the president-CEO of Black Enterprise magazine yesterday called for consumer and political activism aimed at increasing the number of marketing dollars spent with black-owned media on products popular with black consumers.

Earl "Butch" Graves Jr. said agencies that specialize in targeting blacks often are not responsible for media buying and planning for products bought by blacks. One source, he said, is "basic racism. This is one of the most racist industries in this country. Period. I'm angry about it. Agencies are licensed to practice racism, not just in hiring but also in investing in these media."

Rising debate over hiring
Mr. Graves made the comments at an event sponsored by the magazine to promote its annual "40 Best Companies for Diversity" special report. The magazine's forum comes a time of rising debate about the role of blacks and other minorities in advertising and why they are not represented in large numbers in senior roles in the industry.
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