I am very disappointed in the episode of "So Random" that aired in NYC on June 17. The African American actor Nico Harris portrayed a hispanic character that was supposed to "teach spanish." Instead he pulled out every stereotype in the book and portrayed hispanics in such a negative and exaggerated way that I had to turn the channel. The portrayal was offensive, and the fact that you used an African American actor (who may or may not be of hispanic descent as well) to do it is doubly offensive. How am I supposed to explain that portrayal to my six year old son, who lives among and goes to school with hispanic friends? This entire episode was irresponsible and I will not be able to allow my son to watch any more of your tv shows, or see any of your movies if this continues. I will post my opinion on Facebook and see what kind of response I get. Perhaps I should start a "Boycott Disney's Racist Shows" fan page?
Bridget Kelso Anthony
Harlem, New York
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