Solidarity with NBA Star Kobe Bryant
Dear Turkish American Community and Friends of Turkiye:
The Turkish American community commends NBA Los Angeles Lakers Star Kobe Bryant for promoting Turkish Airlines, as we also commend Manchester United and FC Barcelona soccer clubs who are also promotional partners of Turkish Airlines. It is a shame that Armenian extremists would harass athletes who support Turkish brands. Indeed, it is racist.
Turkish Airlines, a majority publicly held company that includes major American investment companies, carries millions of passengers between Washington DC, New York, and Chicago and Istanbul, and will be starting flights from Los Angeles and Atlanta this Spring. THY is a smart investment, as Turkey is the seventh most visited tourist destination in the world, hosting more than 19 million in 2010.
As President of the Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA), I call upon all sports and travel lovers to support Kobe Bryant and join against racism, by calling and voicing your opinion at the radio stations and news agencies below.
Thank you.
Gunay Evinch
President
Assembly of Turkish American Associations
Washington DC
Stations and News Agencies:
a.. FNC AM 570 @ 1-866-987-2570
b.. ESPN AM 710 @ 1-877-710-3776
c.. CBS News Feedback
d.. Business Week
THY Promotional Clips and News Items:
a.. Manchester United promotes THY
b.. Barcelona FC promotes THY
c.. Airports Authority, Congress, Native Americans Commend THY