Anti-gay group, OneMillionMoms.com has called for JC Penney to fire Ellen DeGeneres as its spokesperson because she is openly gay. On its Web site the group described Degeneres as “… not a true representation of the type of families that shop at their store.”
Michael Francis, president of JC Penney said in a press statement, “Importantly, we share the same fundamental values as Ellen. At JC Penney, we couldn’t think of a better partner to help us put the fun back into the retail experience.”
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) has called on community members and allies to stand up for Ellen DeGeneres and tell JC Penney that the company made the right choice in selecting her as its new spokesperson. They have launched an online action for fans and community members to stand up for Ellen and thank JC Penney at glaad.org/standupforellen.
