José Feliciano Condemns Holiday Message of Hate & Racism

December 23, 2009 | Posted in Uncategorized |

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Jose Feliciano, the Puerto Rican-American singer most renown for his hit Christmas song “Feliz Navidad” issues a statement in response to the anti-immigrant spoof created by Talk Radio Network’s Matt Fox and AJ Rice entitled “Illegal Aliens In My Yard.”

“I am filled with disgust that the HumanEvents.com website and Talk Radio Network producers Matt Fox and AJ Rice (‘The Fox and Rice Experience’) have utilized the joyful spirit of Feliz Navidad without authorization to spread a message of racism and fear during the Christmas season. While I am reluctant to draw any further attention to this highly offensive recording, I feel it necessary to speak-out and distance my song from such a bigoted political agenda. When I wrote and composed Feliz Navidad, I chose to sing in both English and Spanish in order to create a bridge between two wonderful cultures during the time of year in which we hope for goodwill toward all. Instead, the appalling hate speech presented in “Illegals in my Yard” is revolting to all of us that treasure the true meaning of Christmas. They should be truly ashamed” – José Feliciano

3 Comments to “José Feliciano Condemns Holiday Message of Hate & Racism”

December 23, 2009 at 11:52 pm
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December 25, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Gokemidoro says:

I am highly offended at this “attempt” at “Humor” by small minded fools.
Mr. Feliciano’s song has been an American mainstay for many years, for many people, of all races. For it to be twisted into something vile goes well beyond the pale, especially at this time of the year.
While I am not Hispanic (I an Asian), I happen to love this song. I am as outraged as Mr. Feliciano at what these bugs have done.
Mr. Feliciano, you should sue. Show these insects that this kind of thing cannot and will not be tolerated.
December 28, 2009 at 8:25 am
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