Steve Blair
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Steve Blair is a member of the Prescott, Arizona
city council, a co-owner of a bread distribution company, and a former radio talk-show host for KYCA
. Blair is best known for his controversial statements about a mural
at the Miller Valley School in Prescott, depicting students of diverse racial backgrounds.
in 1974, and received his degree from Arizona State University
. He became the co-owner of Blair Distribution LLC, a distributor for Holsum bread
.
Blair joined the Prescott city council in 2003, and later joined KYCA as a conservative talk show host.
student at the school, who had been selected by his classmates to represent the students in the mural.) On his radio show, Blair said, "To depict the biggest picture on the building as a Black person, I would have to ask the question: Why?" He further urged callers to his show to contact the school and express their outrage.
After controversy erupted surrounding the comments, Blair was fired by KYCA
. He said he was open to resigning from the city council, saying, "When my constituents in the city tell me it's time for me to go, and that I'm affecting how the city does its business, I will go. I ran because I wanted to help. If I can no longer do that, I'll step down."
Prescott, Arizona
Prescott is a city in Yavapai County, Arizona, USA. It was designated "Arizona's Christmas City" by Arizona Governor Rose Mofford in the late 1980s....
city council, a co-owner of a bread distribution company, and a former radio talk-show host for KYCA
KYCA
KYCA is a radio station broadcasting a talk radio format to the Prescott-Flagstaff, Arizona, area. It first began broadcasting on October 1, 1940...
. Blair is best known for his controversial statements about a mural
Mural
A mural is any piece of artwork painted or applied directly on a wall, ceiling or other large permanent surface. A particularly distinguishing characteristic of mural painting is that the architectural elements of the given space are harmoniously incorporated into the picture.-History:Murals of...
at the Miller Valley School in Prescott, depicting students of diverse racial backgrounds.
Biography
Blair graduated from Prescott High SchoolPrescott High School (Arizona)
Prescott High School is a public high school located in Yavapai County, Arizona, serving the Prescott Unified School District. Historically, Prescott High School drew students from various adjacent School Districts, mostly in Prescott Valley , and Chino Valley, Arizona , via bussing...
in 1974, and received his degree from Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Arizona State University is a public research university located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area of the State of Arizona...
. He became the co-owner of Blair Distribution LLC, a distributor for Holsum bread
Flowers Foods
Flowers Foods, headquartered in Thomasville, Georgia, is a producer and marketer of packaged bakery foods in the United States. The company operates 39 bakeries that produce breads, buns, rolls, snack cakes, and pastries...
.
Blair joined the Prescott city council in 2003, and later joined KYCA as a conservative talk show host.
Mural controversy
In 2010, Blair expressed concern over a mural being painted at Miller Valley School, depicting students at the school. Blair said that he was concerned about the painting, mistakenly saying that the most prominent figure was an African-American. (The figure was actually a LatinoLatino
The demonyms Latino and Latina , are defined in English language dictionaries as:* "a person of Latin-American descent."* "A Latin American."* "A person of Hispanic, especially Latin-American, descent, often one living in the United States."...
student at the school, who had been selected by his classmates to represent the students in the mural.) On his radio show, Blair said, "To depict the biggest picture on the building as a Black person, I would have to ask the question: Why?" He further urged callers to his show to contact the school and express their outrage.
After controversy erupted surrounding the comments, Blair was fired by KYCA
KYCA
KYCA is a radio station broadcasting a talk radio format to the Prescott-Flagstaff, Arizona, area. It first began broadcasting on October 1, 1940...
. He said he was open to resigning from the city council, saying, "When my constituents in the city tell me it's time for me to go, and that I'm affecting how the city does its business, I will go. I ran because I wanted to help. If I can no longer do that, I'll step down."