The deafening silence from the "respectable" folks who were "admitted to Club Imus" was not lost on anyone during I-Man's rapid implosion.
For those who don't circle the wagon, the line will form to the left for more meaningless apologies.
Sigh.
Showing posts with label don imus. Show all posts
Showing posts with label don imus. Show all posts
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Black Oracle
Until law abiding, educated, employed, boring black folks are no longer "invisible" in America, this problem will persist.
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Insiderism
Digby makes a wonderful point. I seek out the so called liberal media. I find it on the internet not the airwaves.
Like the spectacle of Anna Nicole's baby daddy drama being breaking news, journalists have lost their way. The media outlets are more focused on what's sexy versus what is news worthy. If the decision makers did their homework put out news, their profit margins would increase radically.
The pundits are more concerned about dinner party invitations that putting out real news.
For those who actually want to do real journalism, they should be given the resources to perform their jobs in a competent manner.
As for the dialogue of an old white man versus young rappers disrespecting black women, let's face facts, black women are on the bottom of the food chain. Throughout our history, we have been seen as objects to satisfy someone's sexual desire or held in contempt fear of being a sexual threat. I wish my sex life was interesting as many assume.
There is a reason we are so many different shades. Many of us have bloodlines that reach back to white slave masters.
The owners of the record labels are white men. Our young black men don't realize that once again they are being exploited by white men AGAIN. When they shit hits the fan, the first thing that happens is the "Insiderism" journalists blame you my young brothers. It is time to connect the dots.
Like the spectacle of Anna Nicole's baby daddy drama being breaking news, journalists have lost their way. The media outlets are more focused on what's sexy versus what is news worthy. If the decision makers did their homework put out news, their profit margins would increase radically.
The pundits are more concerned about dinner party invitations that putting out real news.
For those who actually want to do real journalism, they should be given the resources to perform their jobs in a competent manner.
As for the dialogue of an old white man versus young rappers disrespecting black women, let's face facts, black women are on the bottom of the food chain. Throughout our history, we have been seen as objects to satisfy someone's sexual desire or held in contempt fear of being a sexual threat. I wish my sex life was interesting as many assume.
There is a reason we are so many different shades. Many of us have bloodlines that reach back to white slave masters.
The owners of the record labels are white men. Our young black men don't realize that once again they are being exploited by white men AGAIN. When they shit hits the fan, the first thing that happens is the "Insiderism" journalists blame you my young brothers. It is time to connect the dots.
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
CBS the ball is in your court
The network heads at NBC have decided not to continue to simulcast Imus in the Morning. This was no doubt prompted by the advertisers opting out of their daytime contracts. It seems as though you just can't cancel a program.
Good. Whatever the motive, it was time for Imus to go.
CBS?
Good. Whatever the motive, it was time for Imus to go.
CBS?
The Lady Student athletes respond
When I was a child, my father arranged for me and my brothers to attend a sports camp at Cheyney University. It was at these camp sessions we were lucky to meet Coach Stringer. She left the boys at the camp enthralled because she was beautiful.
For us young ladies, it was awesome to see this lady coach standing next to the men commanding the same respect. She was the Queen of the camp and was treated as such.
When Coach Stringer taught us basketball, she demanded excellence and accepted nothing less. As she was building our bodies, she DEMANDED that we respected her, ourselves and the English language. She was a living role model of success.
Because of that experience, I felt compelled to follow her career with pride. I carried with me the lessons she taught me. I learned that preparation (conditioning) was just as important as learning the fundamentals of the sport.
My sense of self has helped me in my personal and professional life. This is important because my basketball skills were not going to feed me.
My guess is Coach Stringer will forgive Don Imus and encourage her team to do the same. Not for him, but for them to heal.
Coach Stringer's teachings reach beyond the basketball court.
I am living proof.
For us young ladies, it was awesome to see this lady coach standing next to the men commanding the same respect. She was the Queen of the camp and was treated as such.
When Coach Stringer taught us basketball, she demanded excellence and accepted nothing less. As she was building our bodies, she DEMANDED that we respected her, ourselves and the English language. She was a living role model of success.
Because of that experience, I felt compelled to follow her career with pride. I carried with me the lessons she taught me. I learned that preparation (conditioning) was just as important as learning the fundamentals of the sport.
My sense of self has helped me in my personal and professional life. This is important because my basketball skills were not going to feed me.
My guess is Coach Stringer will forgive Don Imus and encourage her team to do the same. Not for him, but for them to heal.
Coach Stringer's teachings reach beyond the basketball court.
I am living proof.
Monday, April 09, 2007
Imus suspended: Bush must be thrilled
The Imus team has been suspended for two weeks. I am sure the two weeks off will give Imus time to pull the cowboy boots out of his mouth.
Shrub should send Don Imus a present. Imus managed to do what no one else could, turn the national debate to race. Thanks to Imus' remarks we have not talked about the war, guns, drugs, inner city crimes, high gas prices, struggling economy, etc.
Well done.
Shrub should send Don Imus a present. Imus managed to do what no one else could, turn the national debate to race. Thanks to Imus' remarks we have not talked about the war, guns, drugs, inner city crimes, high gas prices, struggling economy, etc.
Well done.
Don Imus falls on his microphone
Don Imus spent a good portion of his show falling on his microphone. He apologized again. And again, and again.
At one point, he shared with his audience, his conversation with a black minister. The bottom line of the conversation was since you know better, can you image what the neocons are saying?
This is a great point.
Face it, Don Imus is a white man living in America. He is permitted second and third chances. I only know this because of his reported struggles with substance abuse. How many young black men are given a second chance? How many are given a good first chance? The judicial system is flooded with young black men who the system has simply written off. Whereby, in similar cases a white parent is given courtesy of a phone call.
As for the nappy hair, black women have been putting toxic waste in our hair for years to "relax" our tight curls, to fit into Corporate America. The healthiest move I made a year ago, was to braid my hair. I am in position to make that change. Some of my brothers and sisters do NOT have this luxury.
Compounding the problem is the Rev. Al Sharpton. The only purpose that Imus' appearance on Sharpton's show was to increase his ratings. If Rev. Sharpton wants to address problems in the black community, how about the loss of lives in the black inner cities?
Before the self-righteous MSM pile on, they really need to check their behavior and assumptions. When you see a black man walking down the street, do you cross? Do you bother to make eye contact and say hello?
If you see a black woman at an event, do you assume that she is part of the help?
I bet you the lady Imus receives a "May I help you?" versus simply being ignored when she goes shopping. Worse, is followed around the store?
These are elements of daily living white America takes for granted.
Cut me a break.
The only good thing that has come from this mess is a discussion about race.
At one point, he shared with his audience, his conversation with a black minister. The bottom line of the conversation was since you know better, can you image what the neocons are saying?
This is a great point.
Face it, Don Imus is a white man living in America. He is permitted second and third chances. I only know this because of his reported struggles with substance abuse. How many young black men are given a second chance? How many are given a good first chance? The judicial system is flooded with young black men who the system has simply written off. Whereby, in similar cases a white parent is given courtesy of a phone call.
As for the nappy hair, black women have been putting toxic waste in our hair for years to "relax" our tight curls, to fit into Corporate America. The healthiest move I made a year ago, was to braid my hair. I am in position to make that change. Some of my brothers and sisters do NOT have this luxury.
Compounding the problem is the Rev. Al Sharpton. The only purpose that Imus' appearance on Sharpton's show was to increase his ratings. If Rev. Sharpton wants to address problems in the black community, how about the loss of lives in the black inner cities?
Before the self-righteous MSM pile on, they really need to check their behavior and assumptions. When you see a black man walking down the street, do you cross? Do you bother to make eye contact and say hello?
If you see a black woman at an event, do you assume that she is part of the help?
I bet you the lady Imus receives a "May I help you?" versus simply being ignored when she goes shopping. Worse, is followed around the store?
These are elements of daily living white America takes for granted.
Cut me a break.
The only good thing that has come from this mess is a discussion about race.
Sunday, April 08, 2007
Imus must go and take baldheaded Bernie with you
I am thinking about having the Dumbass of the week Award. Behind every bit of humor is always a touch of truth.
To trash the ladies from Rutgers and call the winning team beautiful is just typical. A sociology lesson here would be redundant. Pointing out white beauty versus black beauty is painful at this point in our nation's history. Millions of dollars are spent trying to unkink our hair to walk in the white world. The best thing I ever did was to stop dumping toxic waste in my hair. My hair, sense of self and attitude are healthier.
Imus has every politician from both parties kissing his ass. Harold Ford, Jr. was a regular during the election cycle. Why? He has a ton of listeners and viewers. His shtick is to be mean. Racism is just another form of nasty. He gets away with it because he makes the radio and TV stations money. Period.
He crossed the line, AGAIN. If you are offended contact his sponsors. Even if they don't care, they will pretend to care if there is enough noise.
Be polite, but contact them.
This week's winner is Don Imus.
To trash the ladies from Rutgers and call the winning team beautiful is just typical. A sociology lesson here would be redundant. Pointing out white beauty versus black beauty is painful at this point in our nation's history. Millions of dollars are spent trying to unkink our hair to walk in the white world. The best thing I ever did was to stop dumping toxic waste in my hair. My hair, sense of self and attitude are healthier.
Imus has every politician from both parties kissing his ass. Harold Ford, Jr. was a regular during the election cycle. Why? He has a ton of listeners and viewers. His shtick is to be mean. Racism is just another form of nasty. He gets away with it because he makes the radio and TV stations money. Period.
He crossed the line, AGAIN. If you are offended contact his sponsors. Even if they don't care, they will pretend to care if there is enough noise.
Be polite, but contact them.
This week's winner is Don Imus.
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