We've Come A Long Way But Still A Ways To Go
As much as certain members of society would like to believe that we as a worldwide community have taken major steps in the slow walk to equal rights, how far has mankind really come? Specifically, I want to look at the race issue. Does it matter what colour your skin is when a police officer pulls you over? What about when you go into a job interview? How about the people we see on Television? It's pretty clear that television is still dominated by white folk, but I'm not about to blame who you think.
In movies and on television the actors and anchors are always dominated by white people. But, there is ALWAYS a token black person, a token Asian person and usually a token brown person. Why is this? Probably to keep a few backgrounds happy and ensure that the movie or show isn't considered "racist." It's a small step to equality but what does a channel like Black Entertainment Television (BET) represent?
An entire channel dedicated to black people? Are you fucking kidding me. A race that considers itself as one that wants equal treatment and equal rights has channel with all black entertainment? This is a step in the wrong direction. Obviously BET has been around for many years now, but it's about time someone stepped up and got them off the air, or at least made some noise about their racial issues. Could you imagine if there was a White Entertainment Television? Shit would hit the fan and all other races would be furious.
The reason this has caught my attention once again, is the debate of whether Michael Jackson wanted to be black or white. Although that topic is of absolutely no interest to me, since he was screwed up anyways, but hearing African-American people on television saying things like "Michael deserves the same respect that Elvis and Sinatra received" which has rubbed me the wrong way. It seems like the race card always needs to be played. How can you compare MJ to either of those legends? You can't. Although MJ was acquitted for all charges he faced, those individuals didn't have anywhere near the same legal problems Michael did. Jackson will go down in history as different things to different people...no matter if he wanted to be black or white. The point being that it should not matter what colour your skin is in any facet of life. But, with television channels such as BET, we as a society will not be able to move forward fast enough.
Sports Today: Former NFL Quarterback Steve McNair, 36, was murdered by his 20 year old girlfriend in a murder-suicide over the weekend. That's fucked up and the world lost a great guy.
Look for some activity in the NBA by Wednesday when the league announces the salary cap for the season. Rumours are flying.
What's On TV Tonight: Well, it's not tonight per say but the replay may be on and can't be missed. That is the MICHAEL JACKSON MEMORIAL from Los Angeles. R.I.P. MJ.
Quote of the Day: Ari Gold - Entourage "Listen Lloyd, I want you to put all my files, folders, binders, everything into a box! If you find a used condom, an executioner's mask, and a fucking spike paddle, don't think, just pack that bitch! Chop Suey!"Thumbs Up: Thumbs up to amazing festivals around the world. This weekend in Korea...MUD FEST!! Enjoy!
Thumbs Down: Thumbs down to the "Bruno" Movie marketing team. How many different clips are you going to show before the movie premieres? Leave something for the theatre. Thanks.
Song of the Day: Michael Jackson - Heal the World (In honour of the King of Pop)
Movie of the Week: Bruno: Delicious Journey's Through America for the Purpose of Making Heterosexual Males Visibly Uncomfortable in the Presence of a Gay Foreigner in a Mesh T-Shirt
Bar of the Week: ULTRA SUPPER CLUB - Toronto, Canada. Incredible views, celebrity clientele, a great bar and gorgeous people everywhere. If price isn't an issue, check this place out. Spotted: Paris Hilton, David Beckham, The Hills girls, Lady Gaga, Lindsay Lohan, and many more.
What Not To Wear:
Men - would all you guys wearing flip flops and walking around in downtown cities PLEASE stop. Flops are for the beach or a very casual setting...not the downtown of a major city.
Women - Why in the HELL are so many women still wearing black? It's summer. It's daytime. It's hot. It's sunny. DO NOT wear black in the summer. This is your chance to glam up, look your best and show off your tan. Colours, dresses, white and being sexy is what summer is all about.
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