Comments for Akiit.com - Daily Digest For African-Americans... http://www.akiit.com Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:18:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Murder propagates stereotypes… by Miltmon http://www.akiit.com/2008/03/21/murder-propagates-stereotypes/#comment-695 Miltmon Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:18:31 +0000 http://www.akiit.com/2008/03/21/murder-propagates-stereotypes/#comment-695 Wanda, Wanda, Wanda, if you feel that every black person that committed a crime was representing you and you are not a criminal then you’re looking at yourself though the eyes of others and your pre-judging people just like you feel your being judged. When a Black child gets killed here in LA by a Mexican gang member do you see the killer as a representative of the Mexican people, or convicted bombers Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols as representative of white people? Or how about the DC snipers; do you think that they represent all black people? Let's not look at ourselves through the eyes of others because it can lead to self hatred and shame. The NOI do not speak for most Black folk and Barack Obama do not either. Jesse Jackson and Al Shapton or Bill Cosby doesn’t speak for all of us. I don’t think that crime in this country has a black face anymore and if it did your not a criminal so why worry about what others think about you. If you took all the crimes away and lived in the Land of Oz, some folks would still find a reason to dislike you. Some folks feel a need to think that they are better then you. I say prove it. Wanda, Wanda, Wanda,
if you feel that every black person that committed a crime was representing you and you are not a criminal then you’re looking at yourself though the eyes of others and your pre-judging people just like you feel your being judged. When a Black child gets killed here in LA by a Mexican gang member do you see the killer as a representative of the Mexican people, or convicted bombers Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols as representative of white people? Or how about the DC snipers; do you think that they represent all black people? Let’s not look at ourselves through the eyes of others because it can lead to self hatred and shame. The NOI do not speak for most Black folk and Barack Obama do not either. Jesse Jackson and Al Shapton or Bill Cosby doesn’t speak for all of us. I don’t think that crime in this country has a black face anymore and if it did your not a criminal so why worry about what others think about you. If you took all the crimes away and lived in the Land of Oz, some folks would still find a reason to dislike you. Some folks feel a need to think that they are better then you. I say prove it.

]]> Comment on JASMYNE CANNICK: I Don’t Do Ignorance by J. Halsey http://www.akiit.com/2008/03/08/jasmyne-cannick-i-dont-do-ignorance/#comment-669 J. Halsey Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:18:51 +0000 http://www.akiit.com/2008/03/08/jasmyne-cannick-i-dont-do-ignorance/#comment-669 Enjoyed your article. I hadn't heard of Charles Knipp, but unfortunately I'm not surprised. As for our Black comedians, I agree with most of what you say. I do think that some of Eddie Murphy's portrayals of matriarchs have been respectful, but Norbit was, of course, reprehensible. You left out Jamie Foxx's Wanda by the way. I'm not sure about Flip Wilson, though. He was on TV when I was a teenager, and I recall that some people were miffed. Although I'd have to revisit his portrayal from an adult's viewpoint, I remember Geraldine as being a funny, but not mean-spirited, portrayal. Enjoyed your article. I hadn’t heard of Charles Knipp, but unfortunately I’m not surprised. As for our Black comedians, I agree with most of what you say. I do think that some of Eddie Murphy’s portrayals of matriarchs have been respectful, but Norbit was, of course, reprehensible. You left out Jamie Foxx’s Wanda by the way.

I’m not sure about Flip Wilson, though. He was on TV when I was a teenager, and I recall that some people were miffed. Although I’d have to revisit his portrayal from an adult’s viewpoint, I remember Geraldine as being a funny, but not mean-spirited, portrayal.

]]> Comment on Should the Democratic Party Apologize for Supporting Slavery? by lowly grad http://www.akiit.com/2008/02/10/should-the-democratic-party-apologize-for-supporting-slavery/#comment-625 lowly grad Sat, 16 Feb 2008 19:02:51 +0000 http://www.akiit.com/2008/02/10/should-the-democratic-party-apologize-for-supporting-slavery/#comment-625 you obviously don't understand political history--realignment happened with the Johnson election of 64. Effectively, the pro-slavery\segregation Democratic party became the Republican party because of Johnson's "Southern Strategy." Just because I name my kid Adolph, doesn't mean he is responsible for Hitler's crime... you obviously don’t understand political history–realignment happened with the Johnson election of 64. Effectively, the pro-slavery\segregation Democratic party became the Republican party because of Johnson’s “Southern Strategy.”

Just because I name my kid Adolph, doesn’t mean he is responsible for Hitler’s crime…

]]> Comment on Nuance and divisive politics… by RD Walker http://www.akiit.com/2008/01/22/nuance-and-divisive-politics/#comment-534 RD Walker Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:59:05 +0000 http://www.akiit.com/2008/01/22/nuance-and-divisive-politics/#comment-534 We are presently exposed to the race-baiting politics employed by the Clintons in their design to hamper the political aspirations of Barck Obama. Yet, most of the black leadership aggressively support Hillary Clinton. http://therealrevo.com/blog/?p=260 We are presently exposed to the race-baiting politics employed by the Clintons in their design to hamper the political aspirations of Barck Obama. Yet, most of the black leadership aggressively support Hillary Clinton.

http://therealrevo.com/blog/?p=260

]]> Comment on WHY IS BAD NEWS ABOUT AFRICAN AMERICANS SO POPULAR?: Three Reasons & Two Solutions! by Jay http://www.akiit.com/2007/11/28/why-is-bad-news-about-african-americans-so-popular-three-reasons-two-solutions/#comment-420 Jay Thu, 29 Nov 2007 07:05:59 +0000 http://www.akiit.com/2007/11/28/why-is-bad-news-about-african-americans-so-popular-three-reasons-two-solutions/#comment-420 I completely agree with you about the overwhelming negative press that African-Americans receive. That's the primary reason my wife and I started Strivers Row (http://www.striversrow.com). Hopefully, it can be a catalyst for more positivity. I completely agree with you about the overwhelming negative press that African-Americans receive. That’s the primary reason my wife and I started Strivers Row (http://www.striversrow.com). Hopefully, it can be a catalyst for more positivity.

]]> Comment on Press Release: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! CAMPAIGN TO RALLY OUTSIDE HOME OF BET EXECUTIVE by Christa http://www.akiit.com/2007/09/13/press-release-enough-is-enough-campaign-to-rally-outside-home-of-bet-executive/#comment-390 Christa Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:17:45 +0000 http://www.akiit.com/press-release-enough-is-enough-campaign-to-rally-outside-home-of-bet-executive/#comment-390 Yes, it is terrible about what's going on with BET, but no one needs to have their personal property solicited. Go to the BET headquarters, but leave her personal abode our of it. Yes, it is terrible about what’s going on with BET, but no one needs to have their personal property solicited. Go to the BET headquarters, but leave her personal abode our of it.

]]> Comment on Press Release: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! CAMPAIGN TO RALLY OUTSIDE HOME OF BET EXECUTIVE by Lena http://www.akiit.com/2007/09/13/press-release-enough-is-enough-campaign-to-rally-outside-home-of-bet-executive/#comment-354 Lena Wed, 19 Sep 2007 18:53:41 +0000 http://www.akiit.com/press-release-enough-is-enough-campaign-to-rally-outside-home-of-bet-executive/#comment-354 It's about time! WE should've done this when it first began. We must start cutting off the enemy at the beggining of things, instead of waiting until it blows up and spreads abroad. I'm elated that we are at least taking a stand now, and beginning to make responses to the outrageous things happening to our people all over in various areas. The Media should be dealt with immediately, because millions of people are viewing this stuff daily, we have to start reacting and responding sooner, not later. Doing things in the NOW! Peace!! It’s about time! WE should’ve done this when it first began. We must start cutting off the enemy at the beggining of things, instead of waiting until it blows up and spreads abroad. I’m elated that we are at least taking a stand now, and beginning to make responses to the outrageous things happening to our people all over in various areas. The Media should be dealt with immediately, because millions of people are viewing this stuff daily, we have to start reacting and responding sooner, not later.

Doing things in the NOW!

Peace!!

]]> Comment on The Intelligence of Hip Hop: Why we must Preserve it by Lena http://www.akiit.com/2007/09/11/the-intelligence-of-hip-hop-why-we-must-preserve-it/#comment-353 Lena Wed, 19 Sep 2007 18:48:48 +0000 http://www.akiit.com/the-intelligence-of-hip-hop-why-we-must-preserve-it/#comment-353 I was born in the era of hip hop of yesterday with LL Cool J, Run DMC, and several others back in the day, the old hip hop generation. It was clean, 97% dirty free, and fun to listen and jam to. Some of the hip hop from the 90's on put a new spin on hip hop, made is 80% nasty and boring at times because of the repetitiveness with the lyrics, beats and lack of creativity in song. It all started sounding the same. Copying or remaking already made tunes,, thumbs down for me. I love creativity, newness. Bring something new to the table, Please. I do love some of the hiphop today, some,, but I'm very picky about who and what I listen to. I don't they realize just how much of an influence they have on the youth today, they should be wise with their choice of lyrics and how they influence them. It has been detrimental to their character thus far. Well, I'm done,, I think I've said enough. Hope I stepped on some toes, but I'm being very honest and real. This is Life, and this is the Reality. WE are responsible for the way things are. Blessings and Peace, Lena I was born in the era of hip hop of yesterday with LL Cool J, Run DMC, and several others back in the day, the old hip hop generation. It was clean, 97% dirty free, and fun to listen and jam to. Some of the hip hop from the 90′s on put a new spin on hip hop, made is 80% nasty and boring at times because of the repetitiveness with the lyrics, beats and lack of creativity in song. It all started sounding the same. Copying or remaking already made tunes,, thumbs down for me. I love creativity, newness. Bring something new to the table, Please. I do love some of the hiphop today, some,, but I’m very picky about who and what I listen to. I don’t they realize just how much of an influence they have on the youth today, they should be wise with their choice of lyrics and how they influence them. It has been detrimental to their character thus far.
Well, I’m done,, I think I’ve said enough. Hope I stepped on some toes, but I’m being very honest and real. This is Life, and this is the Reality. WE are responsible for the way things are.

Blessings and Peace,
Lena

]]> Comment on New research links black suicides and religious community by frstlady http://www.akiit.com/2007/08/28/new-research-links-black-suicides-and-religious-community/#comment-341 frstlady Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:18:21 +0000 http://www.akiit.com/new-research-links-black-suicides-and-religious-community/#comment-341 interesting article... however i feel this should be mostly geared on ALL races...a solution should be made for ANY person attemptinf or thinking of suicide.... interesting article…
however i feel this should be mostly geared on ALL races…a solution should be made for ANY person attemptinf or thinking of suicide….

]]> Comment on Who is Tyler Perry, and Why Do the Cultural Elites Hate Him? by frstlady http://www.akiit.com/2007/08/26/who-is-tyler-perry-and-why-do-the-cultural-elites-hate-him/#comment-340 frstlady Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:11:13 +0000 http://www.akiit.com/who-is-tyler-perry-and-why-do-the-cultural-elites-hate-him/#comment-340 i have never understood why when we have a positive representitive for the black community...no one ever knows or is aware of there success...i love TYLERPERRY MOVIES..... they helped me to understand that im not the only person that goes through as a black woman...and it has to be common b/c where would the man come up with his story lines.... on the other hand...if people feel that the system is designed to "keep the black man down" than why would this even be a shoker that he not not known by the "white man"???? inquiring minds want to know....-lu i have never understood why when we have a positive representitive for the black community…no one ever knows or is aware of there success…i love TYLERPERRY MOVIES….. they helped me to understand that im not the only person that goes through as a black woman…and it has to be common b/c where would the man come up with his story lines….

on the other hand…if people feel that the system is designed to “keep the black man down” than why would this even be a shoker that he not not known by the “white man”????

inquiring minds want to know….-lu

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