The last meeting of the coordinating committee of the Boricuas For A Positive Image was about reading the letter of apology from the ABC network (see letter below) and formulating a response. One cardinal rule of business is to always respond in writing to anything that you get in writing. As one interesting co-worker once said to me: “The weakest ink lasts longer than the loudest mouth!”
Is Comcast Marginalizing Latinos?
* “Guest Columnist: It’s better to bring Latinos into TV’s mainstream” By Galina Espinoza, Newark Advocate (March 25, 2012)
* “Filmmaker Robert Rodriguez on TV, Social Media and Entrepreneurship” By Shira Lazar, Entrepreneur (March 20, 2012)
From March 19th, 2012 on ABC learned a little more about the Puerto Rican community and we expect that will be reflected in all future programing re: our community.
I know that many people have been wondering what has happened to the ABC struggle after the meeting held last week on march 19th?
The long awaited meeting between representatives of Boricuas For A Positive Image (BFPI) and the ABC-TV network finally took place this past Monday March 19th, 2012 at 4 PM. The meeting took place at the offices of the WABC-TV affiliate on 67th Street and Columbus Avenue. There were four representatives from the ABC network, two representatives from the WABC affiliate and six representatives from the BFPI.
members of both BFPI & ABC delegations that met to discuss demands at WABC-TV studio offices. (Photo BFPI)