During a podcast interview with FAME Ministries, Tennessee Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger made controversial remarks that have led to demands for an apology. As reported by Communications Workers of America President Claude Cummings Jr., Harshbarger allegedly used a racial slur to refer to Texas Congressman Al Green, suggested that the cane he uses for stability might be a disguised weapon, and called members of the LGBTQ community “fairies.”
FAME Ministries, which claims to be a Christian organization aimed at fostering positive, moral, and ethical change in media culture, hosted the podcast where these comments were made. Cummings criticized the remarks, stating, “There is absolutely nothing positive, moral, ethical, or Christian about mocking and demeaning anyone based on their race, use of mobility aids, or sexual orientation.”
Representative Al Green, recognized for his commitment to advocating for working people and veterans, was defended by Cummings, who said, “If Congresswoman Harshbarger truly wants to bring people into the love of Christ, as she said on the podcast, she should apologize for her comments and emulate Al Green’s example of selfless service to his constituents and our country.”
FAME Ministries and Congresswoman Harshbarger have not yet responded to these statements.
