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Rochester Radio Hosts Kimberly and Beck Apologize for Transphobic Show Segment

May 25, 2014 by Kyler Geoffroy

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Former Rochester, NY radio hosts Kimberly and Beck have issued an apology for their offensive tirade against transgender people during a ‘discussion’ of the city’s new trans health benefits last week – a segment that got the duo canned from their morning radio show on station 98.9

Said Kimberly and Beck in a statement sent to All Access:

We are very sorry for the hurt and pain we have caused anyone, especially those in the Transgender community and their friends and families. What we said and the manner in which we handled ourselves was wrong; we take full responsibility and we deeply apologize to any and all that we offended.

Our attempt was to discuss a controversial healthcare issue; however our lack of sensitivity and understanding of the Transgender people and their plight created 12 minutes of radio we that wish we could take back.

We fully understand ENTERCOM’s position and their decision to dismiss us.  It is their right and we accept their decision and our responsibility in it.

ENTERCOM has been and will continue to be a strong advocate for the LGBT community and we are proud to have been helpful in ENTERCOM’s efforts over our 13 years with the company.

It is our hope that this situation can be a time of learning and understanding about the Transgender community and not a time for additional anger and insensitivity.  This is a community of individuals who struggle painfully to be themselves and find the support and comfort they deserve.  We believe that this can be a chance for all of us to stop the ignorance and find our humanity."

Filed Under: New York, News, Transgender Tagged With: Kimberly and Beck, Kimberly and Beck, New York, News, Transgender

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