Jimmy Kimmel Issues Public Apology<br />for Past Blackface Sketches On Tuesday, late-night talk show host<br />Jimmy Kimmel took to Twitter to apologize for his<br />blackface impression of NBA star Karl Malone. Clips of the 90s sketches have resurfaced, causing<br />Kimmel to receive an avalanche of online criticism. Kimmel said that at the time, he<br />“never considered” the impression<br />would be seen as “anything other than<br />an imitation of a fellow human.” Jimmy Kimmel,<br />via statement Now, Kimmel is embarrassed because<br />his “thoughtless moments” are being used<br />to “diminish” his progressive views. Jimmy Kimmel,<br />via statement Kimmel said he refuses to be “bullied into silence” <br />by those who are using his mistake to <br />further their “racist agendas.” Jimmy Kimmel,<br />via statement
