KAK chatted to Ben Fordham on 2GB about her comments - in particular her views about sexual abuse in regional Aboriginal communities.
“I can only assume that Yumi doesn’t know it is a fact of life because I never made a racist comment,” she said.
“I don’t think I’m superior, I don’t think anyone else is inferior, but I just stated a fact.”
Kennerley continued,“I’m still offended by it, because that sort of headline you and I both know being in the media we will see that again and again, and as soon as you Google something Kerri-Anne’s a racist.”
“I do take very big personal exception to being called a racist.”
Viewers lit up with their thoughts on the polarising conversation.
Former senator and Olympian -indigenous woman Nova Peris - was outraged.
"Disgusting! This debate is about us Aboriginal ppl being valued & respected as a race, acknowledging our resilience & survival. Many people of all races are now marching & supporting our struggle. Putrid & ignorant comments from KAK," she tweeted before thank Yumi for voicing up.
Some felt the label of "racist" towards Kennerley was unjustified.