Do Blacks On T.V Really Reflect Blacks???

17 replies · 5463 views · Started by 1FocusedBruh · Jan 2005
I've heard it time and time again that people are ashamed of the African-American people that are on T.V, especially reality television. People have complained about some of the people's personality's on College Hill, Real World, American Idol(LeRoy Wells), Rap Music videos as well as talk shows(Muary)... I understand, that people want to see people they could relate to but why are people worried abut what WHITE see on television?? White people could care less about seeing other white people making a fool of themselves on t.v because they know that person does not reflect them as an individual. Are Blacks looking for a SAVIOR for the black community to show **** that we could be civilized just like them?? Does the cast on College Hill really reflect you as an African American attending an HBCU?? Do the Baby Mommas that dont know who their Babby Daddy's are that frequent Maurys talk show..Reflect you as a young African American WOMAN?? If you think so..I think you have some problems You and your persoanlit and behavior are the onl things that will reflect what kind of person you are..
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Hahaha · Jan 2005
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in some ways we do...and in other ways we don't... white people always make the mistake of stereotyping us from what they see on TV... like when i was going to my private high school, i had a sub teacher ask me if i got in the school because i was good at basketball... I'M 5'6"! :evil: CAN'T A N!GGA BE SMART?
Kinkee · Jan 2005
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No because everyone is not the same.
· Jan 2005
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Nope they dont
WileECoyote06 · Jan 2005
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Counter: Yes the blacks on TV really reflect black people. . . Don't forget about the shows that portray positive black people like CSI: NY (Hunter Hill); Girlfriends (Tracey Ellis Ross); One-On-One (Kyla Pratt, and Flex); Sportscenter (Stuart Scott, Fred Hickman); B Smith with Style; even Static Shock. Just like every other ethnic group/race. . .we have good and bad. It's just that more black people tend to watch the bad on TV. In that case, your lack of options is your fault as viewers; not the networks.
ClassyWisdom08 · Jan 2005
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There is very little variety when it comes to our community and television. Who's fault is that?? OURS!! The networks are simply providing what the masses want to see.So, although they contribute to the problem It's up to us to make a change.Anyway,there is one station that I watch mon-sun...TVone!!! It's great.
WileECoyote06 · Jan 2005
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I wish we had TV One. .
ClassyWisdom08 · Jan 2005
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It's new to Directv.I actually found it by mistake and have been watching it every since jan 1 of this year.
1FocusedBruh · Jan 2005
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MissJazzyAKA wrote:
It's new to Directv.I actually found it by mistake and have been watching it every since jan 1 of this year.
What Channel?? What is the ntwork abou??
· Jan 2005
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1FocusedBruh wrote:
MissJazzyAKA wrote:
It's new to Directv.I actually found it by mistake and have been watching it every since jan 1 of this year.
What Channel?? What is the ntwork abou??
it's channel 71 on Comcast...it's a black entertainment channel started by Tom Joyner I think...I only watch the Good Times and 227 reruns...
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