who else is finding this slightly offensive or just plain old?

[0p7!mu5]

Has anybody jumped onto cnn on at least it's website recently and noticed this black in America special they have going on? I think this is getting really stupid now. I'm thinking that cnn only did this because Barack Obama is a major news topic.

Im getting a lil tired of the media putting all this woe is me racial television specials on tv. Do I believe racism is a problem? Yes I wont even lie there i know it is still around. Im just rather annoyed that T.V shows and Movies exploit this fact to no end like we are still in the 60's. I think 90% of the racial issues black people face in general could be chalked up to accountability. But no magically its the governments fault and no fault of their own. Not that there arent some viable cases where racism comes into play but not nearly as bad as the media gives the impression of IMO.

And before any of you go all you're a racist I am black btw and still find this kind of going overboard. If we did a white in a amreica special it would be racist. asian or spanish in america wouldn't get half the damn attention.

Just my discuss.

[slostang]

if it was "white in America" it would be one boring ass show.

[Bballjamal]

helll naww! White in America would be hilarious as fU*k to me after a quick smoke. Helll, it'd be funny sober!

Black in America is weak. We're stronger than some baby ass show about white boy acting black guys to cry about how they're treated. Preppy black dudes get no love in the hood lmao

[tdurr]

if it was "white in America" it would be one boring ass show.

X2


But i dont wanna get all deep right now, but its more too it then that. less then 13% of the us is black, and i think its 1 out of ever 3 black males gets put in jail. Thats just the start... it really comes down to the living coditions and school systems of the child.
Being black sucks.
and thats all im gonna say on this topic for now
T-durr

[0p7!mu5]

if it was "white in America" it would be one boring ass show.

yeah i guess. Im just more annoyed by the point of it all. While I do acknowledge that racism is a problem, Im just getting tired of the fact that people are treating it like is 1963 all over again... I just personally think its over done seeing how most of the time people who complain are doing very little to get out of their situation.

[slostang]

well the way I see things, america is about to have its first African American president (even if you don't want it, its gonna happen) so now is gonna be a peak time for racial tensions in our country as a whole.

[tdurr]

Meh, altho i said i wasnt gonna say anything else, I'm just gonna have to point it out, that a large % of the people who complain cant do anything about it, thats why they complain.
Example: the legal system. 1/3 of black men are in jail, 1/10 of white men are in jail. Just sayn the facts bro.
P.s. Race ALWAYS comes up in the U.S., no matter wut the topic is, as sad as it is people will always let race be a deciding factor in what they do/say.
T-durr

[Catnip]

black stuff's annoying.

[civic95]

Yes it does get annoying. It's JULY already! February is long gone. Just gets the AA community all fired up again, and they start ranting about how bad they have it.

They don't know what suffering is. They want thier own language, tv channel, award shows, scholarships, colleges, but they want to be equal. WTF?

[Total_Blender]

They don't know what suffering is. They want thier own language, tv channel, award shows, scholarships, colleges, but they want to be equal. WTF?

In case you haven't noticed, nearly all television is "White in America". White people don't need special shows to celebrate being White because its just a given. Do you honestly think that they watch much "Desperate Housewives" or "Hannah Montana" in the ghetto?

As for Black scholarships and colleges... again, most established state universities have White majorities. Black and white culture are just so different that many Blacks want a college experience more suited to their style and their culture.

[MistaCee]

helll naww! White in America would be hilarious as fU*k to me after a quick smoke. Helll, it'd be funny sober!

Black in America is weak. We're stronger than some baby ass show about white boy acting black guys to cry about how they're treated. Preppy black dudes get no love in the hood lmao

God I hope your not black.

I found the show interesting and it shows problems that the African American community needs to work through. I like how they showed that racism is not only outside the race but within it as well.

[EJ25RUN]

just watch BET, they're "Black in America", and all of them come off as highly educated members of society.

[BanginJimmy]

But i dont wanna get all deep right now, but its more too it then that. less then 13% of the us is black, and i think its 1 out of ever 3 black males gets put in jail.

Maybe thats because 1 in 3 black men commit crimes and get caught.

Thats just the start... it really comes down to the living coditions and school systems of the child.

This is an excuse. Poor schools are not the reason blacks are 5x more likely to drop out of school. Entitlement programs are also a main reason that most that start their life poor stay that way. Why work when you can get paid by the govt for doing nothing?

Being black sucks.

So does being a white male. We arent allowed to have a non PC opinion without being called racist or other such words to fit the situation.

[EJ25RUN]

Meh, altho i said i wasnt gonna say anything else, I'm just gonna have to point it out, that a large % of the people who complain cant do anything about it, thats why they complain.
Example: the legal system. 1/3 of black men are in jail, 1/10 of white men are in jail. Just sayn the facts bro.
P.s. Race ALWAYS comes up in the U.S., no matter wut the topic is, as sad as it is people will always let race be a deciding factor in what they do/say.
T-durr

Wow i cant believe i missed this. The idiot media really has you going doesn't it?

Maybe thats because 1 in 3 black men commit crimes and get caught.

Exactly.......Tdurr- are you saying to be fair we should limit the arrest of black people commiting crimes just to even out the numbers?

Are you really on that level?

[mocha latte cupcake]

didn't watch it, didn't care to... just another program on tv... as far as equality. it comes down to stop bringing up the issue, if someone mistreats you its not b/c your black it may be because they were having a bad day or simply the fact your an as$hole to people. people always get bent and blame it on race... i'm not racise and far from it, but i can't stand to see people pull the race card. we're (as americans) are quick to get over the fact that all men are equal but as soon as a black person OR a white person is wronged by the opposite race its b/c they are black or white... not because of any other circumstances. being that i deal with people all day long, i can say that some people just have chips on their shoulder... AND seeing As this is a topic now i almost wished i HAD watched it, because its interesting to me. if they are explaining whats going on in the black community and how they can better themselves then awesome, that is great, but if it was a bi7ch fest then what a waste of TV and further bringing the stereotype to the front. i don't treat either race better than the other... if people would get over being white/black/asian/mexican whatever people wouldn't have such problems. but seriously... i can't stand people who wanna act "hard, thug, hood, ghetto, whatever... and then expect to be treated with the utmost respect i'm sorry you won't get it here, i'm pleasant and nice. but act like a gangsta you can be expected to be treated like one. act like a convict and a killa and expect to be treated like one."

[Ran]

just watch BET, they're "Black in America", and all of them come off as highly educated members of society.

lol wut

[EJ25RUN]

lol wut

you likes my sarcasims

[MistaCee]

Exactly.......Tdurr- are you saying to be fair we should limit the arrest of black people commiting crimes just to even out the numbers?

Are you really on that level?

No Tdurr is way off. But the justice system can start by giving equal punishment for the same crime instead of giving blacks more time for the same crime.

[DevilK9]

I completely agree with you OP7!mu5. I'm not racist in any way, I am all for equality. Anybody who knows me knows I haven't a biggoted bone in my body. However...

(in my humble opinion)

Making up for a deficit in "opportunity" does not entail putting the downtrodden on a pedestal. There is nothing special about being black, white, red or tan. To continually focus on the problems does nothing to help.

Here's the conversation now.

US Media: Gee black people, you're really f*cked!
Black Culture: Yah, but we're working on progressing.
US Media: Gee black people, you've had it tough, you're really f*cked!
Black Culture: Yah, but we are trying to break the stereotypes of the past.
US Media: Gee black people, you're really f*cked. Here, have a month to yourself.
Black Culture: Thanks, we appreciate the publicity boost, but what is that really going to do? What we want is acceptance, not exposure.
US Media: Gee black people, you're still really f*cked. We feel bad, we're going to extend that month into January and give you a Postal Stamp.
Black Culture: Still . . . not helping.
US Media: Gee black people, you're really f*ucked. We wanna help, we're going to profile prominent black people and show how they were able to succeed by assimilating into white culture while remaining closet "black folk" on Sunday.
Black Culture: Great, we admire some of those folks too, but still...not helping.
US Media: Gee golly, black people, you're really f*cked. Why don't we study how f*cked you really are and make sure we tell everyone about it. We'll call awareness to how f*cked you are.
Black Culture: Uhhh...I don't think you're getting it.
US Media: Gee wizz, black people, you're really f*cked.

And we aren't getting it. We are trying to provide opportunity for those that have not worked for it or made the responsible decisions that open up opportunities for themselves. The most successful minority leaders were not given their success or respect, they earned it. In fact, distributing charitable advancement and opportunity only damages other groups. For instance, I'm a white lower middle class male, so in the eyes of the government and media - I'm set! I don't need any help with college, starting a small business, or even equal access to government contracts. I don't get a special on TV, because my accomplishments are expected.

The truest form of racism is continual media profiling. Not letting the conversation die only continues the development of the disease. Quit watering the weeds!

The facts are this: The world is not fair. We are equal but will not all lead equal lives.

I'm done.

[AirMax95]

Yes it does get annoying. It's JULY already! February is long gone. Just gets the AA community all fired up again, and they start ranting about how bad they have it.

They don't know what suffering is. They want thier own language, tv channel, award shows, scholarships, colleges, but they want to be equal. WTF?

The black history month thing....STFU, not even going to go there.

To sum up your thoughts about US wanting our own "everything", its because others don't/didn't want to share! We couldn't go to the college of our choice, join the organizations of our choice, get the scholarships, awards, or get on the damn TV. Open your mind young sir

Its kinda hard to push eveything aside and be equal when there are poeple who don't want equality. It is a slow process due to the lack of open minded people in this country.

MistaCee hit it on the head. It is being televised to spread more awareness, and gain attention my more of the black community. As a whole, we need to do better......

[Ran]

So much win in DevilK9's post.

[AirMax95]

just watch BET, they're "Black in America", and all of them come off as highly educated members of society.

They are highly educated, here are my 2 inspirations to do better

Michael Eric Dyson - Carson-Newman College, BA (magna cum laude), 1982; Princeton University, MA, 1991, PhD, 1993

Cornel Ronald West - Harvard College, A.B. 1973; Princeton University, M.A., 1975, Ph.D., 1980

[DevilK9]

So much win in DevilK9's post.

Wow, that's the first time you've ever agreed with me!

Cool.

[EJ25RUN]

They are highly educated, here are my 2 inspirations to do better

Michael Eric Dyson - Carson-Newman College, BA (magna cum laude), 1982; Princeton University, MA, 1991, PhD, 1993

Cornel Ronald West - Harvard College, A.B. 1973; Princeton University, M.A., 1975, Ph.D., 1980

There are others. But allot of them are no longer with BET because they dont agree with how the station is run and how it shows black society.

[AirMax95]

There are others. But allot of them are no longer with BET because they dont agree with how the station is run and how it shows black society.

I know there are more. The 2 above are awesome scholars and do alot for this country. They speak out against the sensless portrayl of african americans on BET and other media outlets.

I attend the "Hip Hop" summit when it comes to Atlanta. Its is a great opportunity to see the positive doing more positive.

Again, as I said in another post, our savior lies in the chlidren of this country. Sadly, many have parents who don't know WTF they are doing

[Dr.G35]

Im just more annoyed by the point of it all. While I do acknowledge that racism is a problem, Im just getting tired of the fact that people are treating it like is 1963 all over again...

werd, i think for the country to move on passed this racist issue (which i think will never happen) they have to stop blowing it out of proportion. i mean dont get me wrong, i think the slavery era was this countries darkest time in history, BUT in order to move on you must either forget or forgive (which will also never happen) i hope i will be proved wrong in the future for the content in both parenthesies (sp?)

[BobbyFresco]

This thread is but a small example of why race will almost always be a factor in America and why things may never change for the better....

- There is ignorance on both ends of the table.
While it's very true that there are black people that would rather live off of government assistance rather than do for themselves, the same can be said about white people as well. I think it's a stretch to insinuate that black people as a whole care nothing about being self sufficient.

- I think it's ridiculous that white men view themselves as victims because of issues like affirmative action.Some of you preach about how equality will not be attained until people stop expecting special priviledges, so you complain about blacks and their so called "victim complex" but yet you're doing the same thing by blaiming a group of people for whatever opportunities or god given rights you feel you are entitled to but not receiving. Practice what you preach. Is it so far fetched that a person of another ethnicity or race could possibly be more qualified at whatever the issue at hand be?

-God forbid that CNN show a different side of how the average black American lives, as opposed to showing only the negative stereotypes, which we're all used to seeing on a daily basis.

Is it really affecting your ability to live day to day? Keep you up at night? Making you so sick that you can't function....I'm willing to be that the answer is no.

[Ran]

Wow, that's the first time you've ever agreed with me!

Cool.

There's always a common ground.

[BobbyFresco]

And also....White Americans need to understand that Sharpton and Jackson and Farakhan are not representative of Black sentiment as a whole group....Stop associating these few asshats with all of us, because that is not the case.

[IP37]

heh i saw it on the website.. but right up under it was "Child molester hasn't served single day of 43-year prison term" with a picture of a black guy

??

[BobbyFresco]

They are highly educated, here are my 2 inspirations to do better

Michael Eric Dyson - Carson-Newman College, BA (magna cum laude), 1982; Princeton University, MA, 1991, PhD, 1993

Cornel Ronald West - Harvard College, A.B. 1973; Princeton University, M.A., 1975, Ph.D., 1980

Cornel West is a very intelligent man and I think that he serves to empower black people a whole lot more than jackson or Sharpton at this point and time...

[Dr.G35]

Cornel West is a very intelligent man and I think that he serves to empower black people a whole lot more than jackson or Sharpton at this point and time...

i agree. sharpton and jackson are just tooooooooo far extremists for me to even look at.

[blazin']

Has anybody jumped onto cnn on at least it's website recently and noticed this black in America special they have going on? I think this is getting really stupid now. I'm thinking that cnn only did this because Barack Obama is a major news topic.

Im getting a lil tired of the media putting all this woe is me racial television specials on tv. Do I believe racism is a problem? Yes I wont even lie there i know it is still around. Im just rather annoyed that T.V shows and Movies exploit this fact to no end like we are still in the 60's. I think 90% of the racial issues black people face in general could be chalked up to accountability. But no magically its the governments fault and no fault of their own. Not that there arent some viable cases where racism comes into play but not nearly as bad as the media gives the impression of IMO.

And before any of you go all you're a racist I am black btw and still find this kind of going overboard. If we did a white in a amreica special it would be racist. asian or spanish in america wouldn't get half the damn attention.

Just my discuss.

I agree. I think the topic of race is getting/has gotten out of control. I try to keep an open mind about all races, and I honestly try not to be racist, but I'm tired of hearing about race issues.

[AirMax95]

This thread is but a small example of why race will almost always be a factor in America and why things may never change for the better....

- There is ignorance on both ends of the table.
While it's very true that there are black people that would rather live off of government assistance rather than do for themselves, the same can be said about white people as well. I think it's a stretch to insinuate that black people as a whole care nothing about being self sufficient.

- I think it's ridiculous that white men view themselves as victims because of issues like affirmative action.Some of you preach about how equality will not be attained until people stop expecting special priviledges, so you complain about blacks and their so called "victim complex" but yet you're doing the same thing by blaiming a group of people for whatever opportunities or god given rights you feel you are entitled to but not receiving. Practice what you preach. Is it so far fetched that a person of another ethnicity or race could possibly be more qualified at whatever the issue at hand be?

-God forbid that CNN show a different side of how the average black American lives, as opposed to showing only the negative stereotypes, which we're all used to seeing on a daily basis.

Is it really affecting your ability to live day to day? Keep you up at night? Making you so sick that you can't function....I'm willing to be that the answer is no.

I wonder what it would take for CNN, hell even BET, to portray the Middle to Lower Upper class in America. Maybe that would help everyone understand that not all african americans are not "bumming off america".

Afirmitive Action.......whatever, lol. Get ur **** together and get the job you want. Don't throw the blame anywhere, lol. No one should rely on it, and no one should be threatened by it.

[BanginJimmy]

This thread is but a small example of why race will almost always be a factor in America and why things may never change for the better....

- There is ignorance on both ends of the table.
While it's very true that there are black people that would rather live off of government assistance rather than do for themselves, the same can be said about white people as well. I think it's a stretch to insinuate that black people as a whole care nothing about being self sufficient.

- I think it's ridiculous that white men view themselves as victims because of issues like affirmative action.Some of you preach about how equality will not be attained until people stop expecting special priviledges, so you complain about blacks and their so called "victim complex" but yet you're doing the same thing by blaiming a group of people for whatever opportunities or god given rights you feel you are entitled to but not receiving. Practice what you preach. Is it so far fetched that a person of another ethnicity or race could possibly be more qualified at whatever the issue at hand be?

-God forbid that CNN show a different side of how the average black American lives, as opposed to showing only the negative stereotypes, which we're all used to seeing on a daily basis.

Is it really affecting your ability to live day to day? Keep you up at night? Making you so sick that you can't function....I'm willing to be that the answer is no.

Affirmative action is nothing more than govt endorsed discrimination.

While it may have had its used 20 years ago the need for this program has passed. Businesses are out to make money, not simply hire their friends. If the black man is more qualified then 99 of 100 times he is going to be hired, but if the white man is more qualified then the HR rep has to make sure he has sufficient blacks on the payrole before hiring the white guy.

I ahve never asked for special privlage and I dont want it, why is it wrong of me to think that no one else should have it either?

[AirMax95]

Cornel West is a very intelligent man and I think that he serves to empower black people a whole lot more than jackson or Sharpton at this point and time...

I vote to ban their names from society!!!!!

[BobbyFresco]

i agree. sharpton and jackson are just tooooooooo far extremists for me to even look at.

I agree....and the overexposure of these idiots in the media is only making things worse and souring the views that some White americans have towards Black americans as a group...They are doing more damage than good...

[DevilK9]

EDITED FOR COLOR RED = CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW!?!?

This thread is but a small example of why race will almost always be a factor in America and why things may never change for the better....

- There is ignorance on both ends of the table.
While it's very true that there are black people that would rather live off of government assistance rather than do for themselves, the same can be said about white people as well. I think it's a stretch to insinuate that black people as a whole care nothing about being self sufficient.

- I think it's ridiculous that white men view themselves as victims because of issues like affirmative action.Some of you preach about how equality will not be attained until people stop expecting special priviledges, so you complain about blacks and their so called "victim complex" but yet you're doing the same thing by blaiming a group of people for whatever opportunities or god given rights you feel you are entitled to but not receiving. Practice what you preach. Is it so far fetched that a person of another ethnicity or race could possibly be more qualified at whatever the issue at hand be?

-God forbid that CNN show a different side of how the average black American lives, as opposed to showing only the negative stereotypes, which we're all used to seeing on a daily basis.

Is it really affecting your ability to live day to day? Keep you up at night? Making you so sick that you can't function....I'm willing to be that the answer is no.

Dude, first off, if you're going to post, do it in a color we can read.

Second, I'd rather you put a **** in my mouth than words! I didn't say " there are black people that would rather live off of government assistance rather than do for themselves" what I said was (and I quote) "We are trying to provide opportunity for those that have not worked for it or made the responsible decisions that open up opportunities for themselves." I never said black, I said "those". Black, white, tan, brown. . . or in my mom's case. . . black and blue. We have equal rights, not equal opportunity. Social programs for the poor without required progress only feeds the disease. I have a plethora of studies to back that up. They have helped nothing but to sustain economic, social and cultural apathy.

Third, I never profiled myself or other white males as " victims because of issues like affirmative action." You are only a victim if something is done to you, not because you're in the same environment. For instance, if I'm dining in a nice Italian establishment and some mobster busts in and shoots a couple of guys in the head, I am not a victim of murder, I just have to deal with being in a sh/tty environment at the time. (why does it have to be Italian??) I am not a victim of affirmative action, I just have to deal with operating economically within the sh/tty environment that short-sighted bureacrats created.

Oh, and if anybody is broadcasting (as you say) "the negative stereotypes, which we're all used to seeing on a daily basis." you might want to tune into BET, the latest and greatest rap video, black magazine, or wayman brothers production. And, once again - nobody says they can't discuss the issue or have a program on the situation. That's not the issue that started the thread. The issue is that it's continually being crammed down our throats.

Finally, nobody said anything about ethnic minorities being underqualified, so take that race baiting bullsh/t somewhere else.

[Sport1.3]

WHEY POWDER!!!

[AirMax95]

I agree....and the overexposure of these idiots in the media is only making things worse and souring the views that some White americans have towards Black americans as a group...They are doing more damage than good...

......And that is why you only see them on their own tyrades. They are not wanted at the summits, CNN telecast, BET specials, or public events. Educated african americans respect them for their work in the 1960's-1990's, some in the 2000's. Beyond that, they have been tainted far too much to rep all African Americans.