The word #RETARD causes Coca Cola to CANCEL #Canadian Promotion. Read why?

Photo: Blake Loates/CP

Coca-Cola has cancelled a Canadian promotion that paired randomly generated English and French words inside bottle caps after an Edmonton woman got one that said “You Retard.” 

Blake Loates, from Alberta, Canada, was shocked to read the insulting profanity as she drank from the low-calorie fruit drink. She has two half sisters born premature who suffer varying disabilities

Her father wrote to Coca-Cola underlining how offensive it was to the family
Coca-Cola apologised, blamed a contest which prints French and English words on the bottom of some lids of the drink

I have one child who grew up with Autism and another who interviewed Dr Timothy Shriver Chairman of the Special Olympics on the anniversary of the R-Word Day. This shocked us but we accept Coca Cola's apology with the French word which ,means "Late or Delay" 

I had a similar situation that I argued on behalf of a Nigerian arrested in the US and charged with terrorism simply because they found notes in his car that listed pain and grenades. If you look at that list, it simply tells me as a law enforcement official that someone has a grocery list containing bread and promegranate.

Dr Kemi Omololu-Olunloyo

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HIPHOSSIP MUSIC DIRECTOR KJ THE KID REPORTER FEATURED ON CBC RADIO FOR HIS COMMUNITY WORK.

Congrats son! Keep it up....

HERO: WE ARE PROUD OF KJ THE KID REPORTER!!

I was working my sign at the Sheridan mall in Toronto yesterday and everyone kept asking me about the R-Word day. They thought it was a great initiative!! I had fun. Don't forget to visit the site at http://www.r-word.org/ and leave your pledge. THANKS YOU FOR EVERYONE THAT SUPPORTED ME!!!

Dr Tim Shrivers FULL KJ R- word interview Spec Olympics Chairman.mp3 - KJ interviews Dr Shriver

Earlier during the day, I interviewed Dr Timothy Shriver the Chairman of the Special Olympics. He called me a HERO!!

Dr Timothy P. Shriver is the Chairman of Special Olympics. In his 11 years at the helm of Special Olympics, Shriver launched the organization’s most ambitious growth agenda, leading to the recruitment of over 1.5 million new athletes around the world. He has worked with the leaders of China to initiate a thriving Special Olympics Program in their country and supported their efforts to bring the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games to Shanghai. He has also worked with world leaders such as Nelson Mandela, Bill Clinton, George Bush, Bertie Ahern, Rafiq Hariri, Thabo Mbeki, Julius Nyerere, Hosni Mubarak and Shimon Peres to advance the growth of the Special Olympics mission and vision while challenging nations to adopt more supportive and just policies. He has spearheaded programs in developing or war-torn countries such as Afghanistan, Bosnia Herzegovina and Iraq.
Read more at the Special Olympics website source.....

After my interview, my mom cut a smaller version of the interview into a PSA for the R-Word website. That is a Public Service announcement. Hear it below.

Dr Tim Shriver Spec Olympics KJ the Hero.mp3 - KJ Taiwo and Dr Tim Shriver


Meanwhile 680 News Radio in Toronto also interviewed me. Thanks to News Anchor Eva Fragiskatos, News Director Scott Metcalf and GM John Hinnen for getting my message out.

KJ R word story 680News Toronto .mp3 - KJ intv 680 News

Jeni shouted me out on Flow 93.5FM. One of the two Top 40 stations (Flow 93.5FM) in Toronto, Canada shouted out KJ the Kid Reporter.

KJ Flow 93.5FM shoutout JJ McKenzie.mp3 - Jeni at flow shouts out KJ

Chris Evans of Z103.5FM another top 40 station also shouted me out for my good work. KJ the Kid reporter gets a shout out from Toronto's #1 Top 40 station Z103.5FM on the noon lunchtime hour show 3/30/09

Z103.5FM shout out to KJ Taiwo for good activism - Chris Evans Z103.5FM Toronto


My mom even heard from Kate Dickson, the Publicist for Teletoon Canada. Our own Cartoon network here. Ms Dickson knows that I am so active in the community and my fave show is Total Drama Island.

"Good Morning Kemi, Great to hear from you and very exciting to hear all that KJ has been up to."

Even Mr Wayne Williams of Flow 93.5FM congratulated me and my mom. He is the Program Director.

"Congrats Kemi and KJ!"
Wayne Williams
Program Director
The New FLOW 93.5 FM
wwilliams@flow935.com
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Source: thekidreporter.com

KJ THE KID REPORTER'S CAUSE: TODAY IS "END THE R-WORD DAY"

Today, I want you to spread the word to end the word. First you must take the pledge here then write it in my Facebook group too.

"I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities."

Let us END IT! "RETARD" The new "R" word is "RESPECT."

Copy and paste it into my Facebook wall and join my fanpage too. I will be doing an interview with 680 news this morning and interviewing Dr Timothy Shriver who is the Chairman of the Special Olympics at 10.30am.

KJ THE KID REPORTER'S OBAMA LETTER FEATURED IN THE TORONTO SUN 1/20/09.

The one about him wanting to return to the States after Obama fixes the health care crisis. Click image to enlarge. Read what he says about Sasha and Malia.

CTV TALKS TO KJ THE KID REPORTER ABOUT HIS OBAMA DREAMS.

Naomi Parness of CTV News, Toronto speaks exclusively with KJ the Kid Reporter who wants to be President! News Anchor Christine Bentley says..."what a great guy."

AN OPEN LETTER TO CHRIS EVANS OF Z103.5FM .......

11/27/08 12.30pm
Dear Chris Evans,
If there is anything I can ever do for you Chris, let me know! You are such a wonderful human being. As always we were listening to your midday shift and KJ just turned off his TV to switch to you on Z103.5FM lunch hour since he was home due to his accident. He really likes you!

He heard you wish him get well soon and tears of joy streamed down my baby's face! He was TOUCHED! Thank you Chris! He got so many wishes back today from so many of my friends, family and colleagues I notified last nite about this nightmare, including Kate Dickson, Publicist for Teletoon Canada, our #1 cartoon channel, Joanna Dine at Warner Music who facilitated his Estelle interview, You of course Chris Evans of Z103.5FM Toronto, Johnny "Newbie" Michaels, Morning show Producer at Flow 93.5FM, Sumit, Managing Editor of The Hip-Hop Chronicle U.K and of course rapper Uncle David Banner among others. You are all wonderful to make a small wonderful boy's day! Attached are some Thank You pics. This letter will be posted as an open letter to you on HipHossip. Thank You!

Sincerely,
Kemi Omololu-Olunloyo
Managing Editor
HipHossip.com
Canada's Leading music Blog

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT CALLED AND E-MAILED ME ABOUT KAYODE JOSHUA'S HEALTH PROGRESS.

I hope he's doing well...hang in there......Johnny "Newbie" Michaels....Morning show Producer, Flow 93.5FM Toronto.

Sorry Kemi......Thank God he is well O. Praise God. Do send him my love.....Taiwo Lawrence, Lawrence Twins Music, Atlanta Georgia, USA.

OMG I hope that he is okay!!! All my best Kemi......Tamara Shelly, Caiz Communications and Publicist for Toronto's #1 rap group Point Blank.

He's a STRONG l'il man. He'll be fine. I am sending my prayers!......The Kid Famous, acclaimed Toronto Rapper.

Best wishes to your son and your family.......I hope KJ gets better soon!....Devo Brown, Drive time host Flow 93.5FM Toronto.

Wishing you and your family all the very best. I hope KJ the Kid makes a fast recovery and enjoys the Thanksgiving parade.......Kate Dickson, Publicist for Teletoon Canada

My prayers are with KJ and your family. He's a fighter. He's a strong boy and you raised him strong.Take good care of him. Anything I can do, you let me know.....Sumit, Managing Editor of The Hip-Hop Chronicle U.K


Thoughts and Prayers are with you both. KJ, I hope you start feeling better soon. From your friend, Chris Evans, Midday Host Z103.5FM Toronto (KJ's male BFF)

Please tell my little "man" my thoughts and prayers are with him. I know its not easy for u either Kemi. Take care of yourself too......Melanie Martin, Morning show personality Flow 93.5FM Toronto. (KJ's female BFF)

My family and I want to sincerely thank you all. KJ is slowly recuperating. I gave him a nice hot bath after all that bloody smell from the hospital (eww) and sprayed some nice old spice on him, laid him back in the bed with his laptop and he read all your e-mails. Thanks to all my Facebook friends as well. Above are some of you famous folks and KJ's idols that made his day! He will be out till next Wednesday December 3rd 2008. Thank you!!!