From VARIETY Magazine
Ad boycott in question over TLC show
The TLC series “All-American Muslim” is prompting complaints from right-wing extremist groups claiming they’ve successfully pressured advertisers to pull out of the program.
One such organization, Florida Family Association, posted an e-mail on its website that it alleges to have received from national retailer Lowe’s Home Centers indicating that the company has withdrawn commercials. “There are certain programs that do not meet Lowe’s advertising guidelines, including the show you brought to our attention.”
That letter in turn spurred reaction Thursday from Muslim civil-liberties group Council on American-Islamic Relations decrying the withdrawal. “Some ‘All-American Muslim’ advertisers have apparently buckled to the hate-filled views of the boycott’s promoters,” read a CAIR press release.
Lowe’s has yet to respond to a request for comment. A TLC spokeswoman declined comment.
