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

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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Author who claimed white male writers having trouble finding work is 'form of racism' sparks free speech debate

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James Patterson is sorry for saying white writers face “another form of racism”

Author James Patterson apologizes for saying 'white older male writers' are victims of 'racism

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James Patterson apologizes for saying white male writers face racism

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James Patterson said white authors have it hard. We checked book sales

Author who claimed white male writers having trouble finding work is 'form of racism' sparks free speech debate