Thursday, February 24, 2005
Malia Zimmerman causes Ward Churchill meltdown
At a press conference in Hawaii on February 21st, Malia Zimmerman, editor of HawaiiReporter.com, asked Ward Churchill some very searching questions about his ancestry. Remember, he got his job--regardless of his screaming otherwise--because he filled out an Affirmative Action form stating he was Native American by blood. Therefore, Ms. Zimmerman's questions were right on target, regardless of Churchill shouting that they were "irrelevant" and then demanding to know whether Ms. Zimmerman could spell "irrelevant."
This article by Ms. Zimmerman is lengthy and detailed, and should be read by anyone interested in this controversy. In it, she speaks of the press conference, which can be heard at http://www.ward-churchill.com/wc/feb21.mp3 The press conference begins with a harangue by Haunani Trask.
This article by Ms. Zimmerman is lengthy and detailed, and should be read by anyone interested in this controversy. In it, she speaks of the press conference, which can be heard at http://www.ward-churchill.com/wc/feb21.mp3 The press conference begins with a harangue by Haunani Trask.