And I couldn’t be happier. See the second item here, and this article.

CNN’s “Anderson Cooper 360” mentioned Imus’s attempt to shift the debate to the fact that many young African-Americans males in the public eye use that exact language to describe Black women. The program had a story about the derogatory names Black women have been given in the popular culture. The taped piece featured some sisters from Spelman.

“360” guest Whoopi Goldberg (of all people, right? LOL! :)) pointed out that other radio broadcasters have gotten fired for less that what Imus said.

(Interlude: It’s so funny to watch Amy Holmes (!) Fight The Power on CNN all night.  :)  I’m glad she reminded the CNN audience that having a radio show is a privledge, not a human right. [The world went back to normal when she questioned Sharpton’s credibility.  🙂 ] I’m also glad Roland S. Martin pointed out that we haven’t talked about his co-hort—the one who started the I-Mess.)

Meanwhile, before we Blacks get too self-righteous, we should read this.