In December of 2001, IACPA responded to offensive remarks made by hosts of a radio show on the station WNEW, based in New York City, which is owned by CBS. As a result, CBS has produced a Public Service Announcement (PSA) that was crafted by IACPA and Sikh American community leaders. This PSA will be aired for three weeks, twice a day, between the hours of 6am and 11pm, beginning tomorrow, February 13, 2002 on WNEW.

The text of the message is provided below.

For more information about this incident, please visit IACPA's website at www.. Information can be found under the news and press link provided on the homepage. IACPA can also be contacted at 202/289-3654 or via email at iacfpa.

Text of PSA:

Voice One: During this time of national unity, we wanted to ask your help to stop the violence by Americans against Americans.

Voice Two: Since 9/11, hundreds of Americans have been victims of violent and deadly hate crimes across the United States. These crimes by Americans against Americans have occurred against innocent Muslim, Arab, South Asian and Sikh men, women and children simply because of the victims' religion or outward appearance. These vigilante crimes have orphaned children and ruined countless lives.

Voice One: Attacking someone based on their religion, appearance or nationality is just wrong. It's dumb; it is a crime, and when you are caught, you'll do double the time.

Voice Two: Be a real hero--President Bush asked us all not to give into terror or fear. Let's not let him down.

Voice One: A message from the Indian American Center for Political Awareness.