Why James Patterson's apology following 'racism' claim was an eyebrow raiser

The author said that he strongly supported diversity of voices, but that would be hard to tell looking at many of the co-authors he's chosen to work with.
James Patterson's claim of white male writers experiencing racism was laughable, but his apology after receiving backlash was an eyebrow raiser too.
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James Patterson apologizes for saying white male writers face racism

Author James Patterson Apologizes for Saying White Male Writers Are Victims of 'Racism

2-12-2021 Daily Edition – The Hollywood Reporter

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Author James Patterson says White male authors face racism, sparking backlash – Orange County Register

Why James Patterson's apology following 'racism' claim was an eyebrow raiser

James Patterson Apologized For His Interview About White Male Authors

James Patterson says white male writers face 'another form of racism

2-12-2021 Daily Edition – The Hollywood Reporter

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James Patterson's apology about white men facing racism misses the point