Black in America P1
So I just finished watching the 1st installment of CNN’s “Black In America” & I must say that I was dead on in my previously mentioned assumption, well maybe kinda.Initially I thought I would learn nothing new but a few hours later I actually learned:
- If I died tomorrow & came back as a Black man in DC, I would not fuck any damn body. There is a lot of AIDS/HIV up in that bitch. 80% of newly diagnosed cases are Negroes. Dayyyuuummmm
- TD Jakes really does look like a greasy pig. There is no reason for him to be that rotund. I honestly thought I saw pork chop meat fly though his gap.
- There is such a thing as a strong 20%. How can you only have protected sex a strong 20%??? Strong 20% to me means 100% fucking loose all the time
- Soledad got on my nerves more than I thought
While watching, Cousin Dee & I were text messaging each other & I wish I could copy & paste it because it was a hot mess. The funniest thing that Cousin Dee sent me was “… so that whites could get a glimpse into what we go through in case Obama wins.” The funny thing is as you know, I so feel the same way
A lot of what I saw was not necessarily related to Black people, a lot of it could be anyone. Poverty affects everyone the same although geography may play a part in overall outcomes.
When they compared the family with the 6 kids in & going to college to the single mother struggling like a mutha with her 5 kids, I thought, what dies that have to do with race. That shit was socioeconomic.
I also thought & have held this position before, Black women need to stop giving up the pussy just to get a boo. Look bitches, most young men want some ass, a little head & good omelette, he does not want to be your knight in shining amour. Wait, that was a little harsh but all I am trying to say is stop trying to Mr. Right and giving him all you have (ass, cash, dignity) because with the number of available Black men on the streets means he is Mr. Right now & somebody else’s Mr. Right at 1115pm.
I talked to Suite Suzy about it & she wondered how much of it is the “Black condition” & how much is choice. I think this is a valid question.
- Does being Black in America make you want to fuck more
- Does being Black in America make you want to have unprotected sex
- Does being Black in America make you a prime candidate to be systematically disadvantaged
- Does being Black in America make you as a parent not aware that your young son is a gang banger
- Does being Black in America make you a charity case
- Does being Black in America make you an unlikely "Project Runway" fan
Did you watch? Did you learn anything? Did anything turn you off?
I could go on & on so I hope you get what I mean. Talk to me.
Labels: Black Culture, Black History, Black Issues, Hot Ass Mess, In The News




26 Comments:
LMAO at the TD Jakes statement....
But seriously--all of those questions you proposed at the end about being Black don't apply to me in any way. Does this mean that I thought I was Black all this time and ain't? hmmmmm.....
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Invisible Woman, at Thursday, July 24, 2008 7:52:00 AM EDT
I haven't seen it yet. I've DVR'd it so I think this weekend I'll be watching it.
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Darius T. Williams, at Thursday, July 24, 2008 8:49:00 AM EDT
One more question:
Does being Black in America make you want to go to a Korean nail salon and get ALL the primary colors put on each and every nail, on both hands?????????????
Just wondering? SS
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Anonymous, at Thursday, July 24, 2008 10:15:00 AM EDT
I don’t follow talking heads folk, jones here wasn’t raised like that. I don’t follow folk, I lead. all I got to say is "work hard and don’t complain"
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Torrance Stephens - All-Mi-T, at Thursday, July 24, 2008 10:23:00 AM EDT
lmao at anonymous
i didn't watch b/c i don't have cable.
i was feeling all your points, though
i'm from dallas and td jakes was my pastor so i tried not to laugh at the pork chop joke :D i failed though
i really feel you on the poverty point. while blacks are disproportionally impoverished, there are more whites that meet the poverty criteria. i personally think a lot of what goes on in the world is about class. but because of the disproportionality thing- it looks like we have some real issues...
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shea, at Thursday, July 24, 2008 10:43:00 AM EDT
OK the issue I have here is that your comments perpetuate the placing of Black women in the category of hoes, whores, loose, sluts etc simply because they choose to have sex. I am single and successful and by no means a “damsel in distress” waiting around for a “Knight in shining armor” or more relevant to my hood a “Captain Save a Hoe” I handle my business daily and expect any man I choose to date to do the same. However, in the dating process, if the time comes when I feel comfortable to take the relationship to the next level, I just very well may choose to do so. It is not about trying to “get a boo, keep a boo or anything of the sort” Hell, maybe I just needed some and wanted some and choose to get some. Women have the right to want a little bit of “ass, head and a good omelet “ when it’s all over with just as much as any man.
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BabyI'mAStar, at Thursday, July 24, 2008 11:47:00 AM EDT
I didn't watch because I don't have cable... and I don't need a lesson on what it means to be underprivileged in America...
I just think it would be more fruitful to discuss the historical structures we've created in this country to keep people down; then we should take a look at those who broke through anyway; and while we're at it we should examine what being capitalist necessarily means -- then we might be able to discuss what we would like to see in what we call America and perhaps come up with some valid steps to remedy the class issues.
The more difficult the financial times become the less we will be willing to see others' pain and hurt and work together to make it better -- we just don't do compassion as well as we do envy, blame and denial.
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AnnaC, at Thursday, July 24, 2008 12:01:00 PM EDT
Invisible Woman - "Does this mean that I thought I was Black all this time and ain't?" LOL!!!
DTW - Looking forward to hear your thoughts!
Suite Suzy - Yes, those nails were a hot mess. Later I thought she go them done fresh for the taping so that she could represent for all the babies mommas.
Torrance - "Competition is for folk who have to prove something to themselves; you don’t need to compete boy if you already know yourself." I love it. very tight post!
Shea - Sorry to talk about your boy but how can anyone preach to anyone about getting themselves together when they are one ham sandwiching from a damn stroke???
MO mom love TD & damn near breaks her neck to go see him when he in in Detroit, has all the books, cd's etc. I say it is too much hype....
"i really feel you on the poverty point. while blacks are disproportionally impoverished, there are more whites that meet the poverty criteria." The flip side of this is that they are still white & can disguise into the larger crowd of privilege with much less as opposed to a Negro who has accomplished & has to struggle to get to middle ground.
Baby I'm A Star - It's been a while boo! OK, you called me out & I have to accept responsibility for my misogynistic tone but it is so out of frustration.
I know that there are many of sisters, such as yourself making things happen alone but there are those out there fucking things up & creating a blanket stereotype.
Yes, women Black, white whatever have needs just like us men Black white or whatever.
But there is a lot of fucking going on, which spreads std's unwanted children, shattered dreams & families. The way that I see it, women need to stop giving up the ass so much & so freely. “Captain Save a Hoe” can be packed a deadly secret in his heat seeking missile.
As for the omlette, I am hoping that I can get one this coming Sunday morning.
AnnaC - "and I don't need a lesson on what it means to be underprivileged in America..." HELLLOOOOO!!!!
if we start talking about history again, white America will shut it down because they cannot handle the horror that may of their forefathers caused. I think the show carefully balanced history & the present well although it could have been deeper but that may have meant a 3 hr program vs ?.?.?
"we just don't do compassion as well as we do envy, blame and denial." So true & I am guilty of that myself!
I am enjoying the discourse so lets keep it going.
Bygbaby
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Bygbaby, at Thursday, July 24, 2008 12:37:00 PM EDT
The wife and watched it and as usual I wasn't really moved by the program.
I agree that many of the problems have more to do with class then they do race but one cannot ignore the intimate and intersecting relationship that class and race have in America.
Blacks are disproportionately represented in the lower classes and some of that may have to do with systemic racism as well as internalized inferiority complexes.
But that isn't something the they will show on TV.
The intersection of class and race in America is a more fitting title for the program.
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Jovan, at Thursday, July 24, 2008 12:53:00 PM EDT
I was disappointed by what little I saw, Soledad was a bit annoying, asking questions as the panel was still answering her initial question.
I would love to know what percentage of Caucasians tuned into the program...
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Meikmeika, at Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:09:00 PM EDT
for the record folk: I aint call you out LOL, Besides I know how much time u put into perfecting your craft. You live it by action, I was talking bout them folk on CNN.
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Torrance Stephens - All-Mi-T, at Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:13:00 PM EDT
"how can anyone preach to anyone about getting themselves together when they are one ham sandwiching from a damn stroke???"
LMAO!!!
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Invisible Woman, at Thursday, July 24, 2008 3:36:00 PM EDT
Jovan - Again, another voice of reason! I have been on CNN throughout the day watching the online coverage & they are acting like we just got to America & so much of this news is "shocking".
"Blacks are disproportionately represented in the lower classes and some of that may have to do with systemic racism as well as internalized inferiority complexes.
But that isn't something the they will show on TV." So damn true but they will put on "I Love NY" & other coonish shows (that I sometimes love).
Meikmeika - "...asking questions as the panel was still answering her initial question." That too was annoying!!!
Torrance - Oh, I did not think you were calling me out, I was referring to the reader asking you to do your post. I am constantly getting called out so it is all good!!
Invisible Woman, I had to go there! I know you know what I mean!!!
Bygbaby
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Bygbaby, at Thursday, July 24, 2008 3:49:00 PM EDT
One more thing, why is CNN & others making it seem like "BIA" is the best thing for & about Black people since "Roots"?
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Bygbaby, at Thursday, July 24, 2008 3:50:00 PM EDT
I am trying to give a hand clap for CNN however I am thoroughly insulted that anyone could think that they could squeeze generational success,challenges,disenfranchisement(sp?)rape,disease for a race that has endured for over 400 years into a few days and a few hours?
And if they are real black folk in America they "Hollywood" their stories in order to help make the ratings and get some charity handouts.
Will I watch tonight? nah. I want them to speak about the triflin, immature black men whose mamas beat that ass and they graduated from high school maybe even went to college yet they still aint got their shit together? They aren't infested with drugs or disease, they have never been incarcerated but they are out here just FOUL on purpose...
Tell Soledad to find them?
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peacefulgrve, at Thursday, July 24, 2008 5:27:00 PM EDT
This is my first time reading your blog and I genuinely like it. And I agree with you, they were spreading it on kinda thick in the promos. Lastly, your flowers are beautiful and even bring peace thru a monitor with a privacy screen. I can imagine what they inspire in person.
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Anonymous, at Thursday, July 24, 2008 8:03:00 PM EDT
"Look bitches..."
Dang, man, have a heart! Its hard out here for a, um, woman...??
lol
That was funny, though.
L
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Lola Gets, at Friday, July 25, 2008 4:44:00 PM EDT
The second installment was much better and you hit it right on the head about most of those issues having more to do with poverty than anything else.
I think conservatives have been running a smear campaign on black folks or poor folks, I'm not sure, that links being black with being poor. Because of that they can convince poor white folks that their really not that bad off and that if they make good "choices" they'll get their piece of the pie.
Of course its a lie, but they can stave off a po folks revolution just a little while longer.
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Luscious Librarian, at Friday, July 25, 2008 8:31:00 PM EDT
Speaking honestly, if this was a class? I think it might be a Negro 101. We're talking entry level here. Blackness for beginners. Aside from some updated stats, there was no new ground broken and no new discoveries made.
This means it was obviously made for white people. And the fact that white people still know so little about us that they have to be brought in at this level - if that is, in fact, the case - means that this whole endeavour was a waste of time and space. I mean, if the same show has to be remade over and over for every succeeding generation?
Damn, Tafari...
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Keith, at Friday, July 25, 2008 11:27:00 PM EDT
I don't understand , why most of you feel offended . I mean what did you think was going to happen when a black man runs for president?
If you look deeper than the surface I really think you can understand the meaning of this !!!
most blacks in this country are never going to be = to whites! No matter how much we are wanting to believe in change ! It is an illusion ..
the revolution will not be televised.
the only thing i would have to say to soledad , is that she is too cerebral for most , if she wants to reach more people she has to dumb it down .
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brydparker, at Saturday, July 26, 2008 12:01:00 PM EDT
peacefulgrve - "I am trying to give a hand clap for CNN however I am thoroughly insulted that anyone could think that they could squeeze generational success,challenges,disenfranchisement(sp?)rape,disease for a race that has endured for over 400 years into a few days and a few hours? " Excellent summary! The topics flowed well but it was so surface material.
Anon, Thx for checking me out boo!!!
Lola - Sorry, I was in temporary rant misogynistic rant mode.
Luscious Librarian - I finally saw part 2 I it gave me the same feeling but a little more interesting.
It's almost a week later & I wonder if CNN got what they wanted from the program if not only ratings & accolades from those far removed from the black lives they spot lighted.
Keith - "Speaking honestly, if this was a class? I think it might be a Negro 101." Oh hell no. That was too funny!!!
ByrdParker - "most blacks in this country are never going to be = to whites! No matter how much we are wanting to believe in change ! It is an illusion .." A very true fact indeed. I think we need to give up the quest to be equal to some degree & continue to chart our own course. I know this is easier said than done!
Bygbaby
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Bygbaby, at Monday, July 28, 2008 7:56:00 PM EDT
peacefulgrve - "I am trying to give a hand clap for CNN however I am thoroughly insulted that anyone could think that they could squeeze generational success,challenges,disenfranchisement(sp?)rape,disease for a race that has endured for over 400 years into a few days and a few hours? " Excellent summary! The topics flowed well but it was so surface material.
Anon, Thx for checking me out boo!!!
Lola - Sorry, I was in temporary rant misogynistic rant mode.
Luscious Librarian - I finally saw part 2 I it gave me the same feeling but a little more interesting.
It's almost a week later & I wonder if CNN got what they wanted from the program if not only ratings & accolades from those far removed from the black lives they spot lighted.
Keith - "Speaking honestly, if this was a class? I think it might be a Negro 101." Oh hell no. That was too funny!!!
ByrdParker - "most blacks in this country are never going to be = to whites! No matter how much we are wanting to believe in change ! It is an illusion .." A very true fact indeed. I think we need to give up the quest to be equal to some degree & continue to chart our own course. I know this is easier said than done!
Bygbaby
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Bygbaby, at Monday, July 28, 2008 7:56:00 PM EDT
Okay I don't know where to begin with your post. All true and way too funny. You just made my baby kick me for laughing and jiggling his habitat!
I didn't watch as this kind of cultural tourism tends to piss me off more than enlighten me but I knew that I could come here for a funnier more enlightening play by play.
HijabiApprentice.
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Hijabi Apprentice, at Monday, July 28, 2008 9:16:00 PM EDT
I'm black in America, I have cable, but I didn't care to watch Black in America. Does that make me a bad Black American??
I also never miss an episode of Project Runway. :)
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Peajai, at Thursday, July 31, 2008 6:06:00 PM EDT
Totally agree on the ass, cash, dignity tip. But it definitely is not just black women that are dealing pussy passes out like cards! I guess CNN would have aired Female in America if Hillary had won the nomination.
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Peajai, at Thursday, July 31, 2008 6:16:00 PM EDT
I found the series condescending at best...
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DJ Black Adam, at Saturday, August 2, 2008 11:48:00 AM EDT
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