Monday, September 22, 2008
Who Do I Take Issue With Today? Neil Cavuto, of course!
If you don't care about racism in the media,then pay no mind. Remember, I am black so I will take issue with his innuendo. Don't be so coy about it. We know what you meant. This video says it all.
How Blacks Are Viewed In Society Is Still An Issue
Why is the color of your skin still an issue? My guess is that because our views are shaped by our parents. Racism has been passed down from generation to generation. That's why the societal views on this dilemna have not really evolved. As recent polls suggest, Barack Obama may be hurt by people's prejudices. According to this survey, about 30% of whites have made the following analysis of blacks. African-Americans are lazy, ignorant, & responsible for their own personal deficits. For all the folks that say blacks play the race card, I have a question for you. Can you honestly claim that blacks are treated the same as whites?
If your answer is yes, then take a look at this video. There is a nasty truth in the fashion & beauty industry about blacks. There really aren't any black models. Skin color is still an issue as well. I mean look at the comments some blacks have made about Obama's biracial makeup. They feel his ascension in politics was allowed because of his fair complexion. Why do a number of blacks deem this to be true? The reason ,I believe, is that blacks are sparse in the media, film, television,& in the fashion industry. Simply put, we are not beautiful in the eye of the general society.
In this video, that reality is driven home. The purpose of it is to bring public awareness to the fact that there are hardly any black models. There is no shortage of beautiful young black girls who qualify. The problem is that what is promoted in the media as beautiful. Most of the blacks who have made it to the pinnacle of success have light skin. The first african-american to win an oscar for "Best Actress" was Halle Berry. That frustrated many black actresses to no end because she is bi-racial. They felt they were passed over for looking too black. Since we know how blacks are still viewed in society, I wouldn't doubt it!
If your answer is yes, then take a look at this video. There is a nasty truth in the fashion & beauty industry about blacks. There really aren't any black models. Skin color is still an issue as well. I mean look at the comments some blacks have made about Obama's biracial makeup. They feel his ascension in politics was allowed because of his fair complexion. Why do a number of blacks deem this to be true? The reason ,I believe, is that blacks are sparse in the media, film, television,& in the fashion industry. Simply put, we are not beautiful in the eye of the general society.
In this video, that reality is driven home. The purpose of it is to bring public awareness to the fact that there are hardly any black models. There is no shortage of beautiful young black girls who qualify. The problem is that what is promoted in the media as beautiful. Most of the blacks who have made it to the pinnacle of success have light skin. The first african-american to win an oscar for "Best Actress" was Halle Berry. That frustrated many black actresses to no end because she is bi-racial. They felt they were passed over for looking too black. Since we know how blacks are still viewed in society, I wouldn't doubt it!
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Watch the Roland Martin Show For Real Information On Issues
With so much of the same types of biased coverage,it's refreshing to have Roland Martin on CNN. I am a person who could give a fuck about partisan views. There are barely any real news shows on television. If I want objectivity, I have to watch the local news. When I want republican insight I watch the Fox channel. For a more liberal view, I can depend on MSNBC. Cnn tries to interject the independent, republican, & democratic perspective on the issues.
A gem like Roland Martin would never be found on Fox. The black democrat, Juan Williams, is their fair & balanced voice. It is questionable how objective he really is. And what's really funny about Fox news is their motto. "We Report. You decide." I thought their motto was "We decide. You must agree." Sean Hannity, Bill O'Reilly, Neil Cavuto
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