Farouk Shami
Farouk Shami Says Whites Don't Want to Work in Factories So He Hires Blacks and Latinos
Submitted by Southern Shift on Thu, 2010-02-18 08:48 Authored by WFAA Original ArticleRace became an issue in the Democratic primary for governor today.
Farouk Shami, the millionaire hair care products maker who's running, said he doesn't find many white people willing to work, so he says he hires Hispanics and blacks instead.
He made the comments responding to a question about whether the state should crack down on employers hiring illegal immigrants.
Our Thoughts on Last Night's Debate-between Farouk Shami & Bill White-Think Outside the Box
Submitted by Southern Shift on Tue, 2010-02-09 11:48 Authored by Davey D
Like many throughout the state, last night I tuned in to watch the Democratic debate between business owner Farouk Shami and former Houston Mayor Bill White. White is the favorite among the Dems and for a state that is politically and culturally changing in many areas, he symbolizes that potential. However, while I’d take White over Mr Good Hair Perry and Cheerleader Kay Bailey, I feel he came across way too cautious and I know I’m definitely not alone in my feelings.
