The Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) says it believes that 'American Idol' is an example of a bigger problem: How people in minority groups are sometimes inaccurately portrayed in the media. CORE national spokesperson Niger Innis tells TMZ, "'American Idol' is part of an entertainment culture that often makes blacks look like a bunch of clowns."[see full story to find out what the National Assn. to Advance Fat Acceptance is upset about. (yes this appears to be a real organization, no joke)] - Click here for the Full Story

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