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Ex-Editor Sues 'Racist' NY Post

Employee says boss called her 'Cha Cha #1'

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 10, 2009 5:56 PM CST

(Newser) – A former associate editor of the New York Post says she was fired for complaining about the paper’s racist and sexist atmosphere. Sandra Guzman, who identified herself as the “only female editor of color at the Post,” is suing parent News Corp. Her suit claims she was among those who complained about an infamous cartoon in February that critics say likened President Obama to a chimpanzee. Guzman also says a senior executive made a habit of referring to her as “Cha Cha #1,” Reuters reports.

"This lawsuit has no merit and is based on charges that are groundless," says a Post spokeswoman.

Reverend Al Sharpton and hundreds of demonstrators gather outside New York Post headquarters to protest a controversial chimpanzee cartoon in the newspaper February 19, 2009, in New York City.
Reverend Al Sharpton and hundreds of demonstrators gather outside New York Post headquarters to protest a controversial chimpanzee cartoon in the newspaper February 19, 2009, in New York City.   (Getty Images)
Hundreds of demonstrators gather outside New York Post headquarters to protest a controversial chimpanzee cartoon in the newspaper February 19, 2009, in New York City.
Hundreds of demonstrators gather outside New York Post headquarters to protest a controversial chimpanzee cartoon in the newspaper February 19, 2009, in New York City.   (Getty Images)
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ronimaca
Nov 11, 2009 12:42 PM CST
after months the artist of this racist filth was fired too. A way over due firing.
ronimaca
Nov 11, 2009 12:39 PM CST
Yes it is the Liberals favorite pirate Rupert The Murdoch matie er. May his hatred bring him down, hopefully there is a God isn't there?
leonard
Nov 11, 2009 12:34 PM CST
Two words very articulately describe the merits of this article. The first on is............bull!

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