tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808097996207222645.post601237890908570158..comments2023-03-24T02:57:50.443-05:00Comments on The Eclectic: I am a Part of the Problem... SometimesTori D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16176065263469831936noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808097996207222645.post-17332576994170553502009-09-12T21:48:00.724-05:002009-09-12T21:48:00.724-05:00Citizen Ojo,
Thank you for your comment, and I de...Citizen Ojo,<br /><br />Thank you for your comment, and I definitely see what you're saying. I am quick to point out when Black actors/actresses are cast in stereotypical roles and there are some movies/shows I refused to watch because of this. However, as of late I've noticed a lot of criticism of people who may watch shows like RHOA as being "part of the problem" with the portrayal of Blacks in America. So my post is just to say that if my guilty pleasure makes me part of the problem -despite the fact that I volunteer to work with young black girls/women as a mentor & positive role model, despite the fact that I don't behave like those characters I happen to watch, and despite the fact that I aspire to bring about equality and positivity for my people- then so be it. <br /><br />This is not to say that I feel shows like this are an accurate portrayal of Black people. But the portrayal of these people (those on the show) may be accurate for them. It is accurate for some. It's not pleasant, but it is damn entertaining. So does me enjoying the show make me hypocritical? I could see how some would think so... I dunno, may I just have more growing and learning to do.Tori D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16176065263469831936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808097996207222645.post-59232152894213179292009-09-11T23:36:38.105-05:002009-09-11T23:36:38.105-05:00Tori,
I had to stop watching those shows because ...Tori,<br /><br />I had to stop watching those shows because the more people that watch them....the more shows they keep making. It's unfortunate but people actually think all black folks act like the individuals on these shows. Have you noticed anytime there is a black character in a mostly white movie (i.e. romantic comedy) they are alwasy the sassy girl. Or when we are in movies where the black male is the only black at a Prep School they are from the hood? Think about it.Citizen Ojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07001825524756033450noreply@blogger.com