Acura Superbowl Commercial Casting Call Sheet Called for “Light Skinned” Blacks to Apply

April 18, 2012 by Janet Shan Leave a Comment

Acura Superbowl commercial, that starred Jerry Seinfeld and Jay Leno, requested light-skinned, not dark-skinned blacks to apply. According to TMZ, the role of the black car dealer would be played by a “nice looking, friendly, not too dark” African American. SMH. How many blacks drive an Acura?

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Janet Shan is a freelance journalist, blogger and social media consultant. Janet specializes in political and social commentary, as well as business writing. She is the founder and managing editor of the Hinterland Gazette. She is putting the finishing touches on her new novel, a mystery based in the hills on Montego Bay, Jamaica.

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