No Black and White ...Just Gray!

Do you all remember when "Living Single," "Martin," "Girlfriends," use to the shows to catch when you finished your homework or came home from work? Now it seems like all the shows that acknowledged minorities have dissappeared. I happen to enjoy shows such as Grey's Anatomy (written by a black woman) and Hathworne ( starring another great black woman), but I must say I do miss shows that are geared towards African American living. My personal favorite "Living Single" was the depiction of the average black woman in natural state in the 90's. These type of sitcoms were not only entertaining, but they were the constants in my adolescence as some things and people were not.

After reading some of the comments that were left under the article where really shocking. One commentors said that African American's aren't the only minority and Latino's and Asian's were left out of the equation. he article did not mention Latinos and Asians because it was referencing a few successful sitcoms for minorities. I have not yet seen a successful Asian sitcom. So for those who were upset with the mentioning of African American sitcoms name one other show besides George Lopez that was the equivalent to "Living Single," "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" or the "Cosby" show.....exactly. ALL MINORITES ARE UNDER REPRESENTED IN THE MEDIA. For the past month I have been paying close attention the way that blacks are portrayed in the media and everytime I read something, it's about a rapper being arrested for the use of illegal substances or some athlete cheating on his wife. We are more than rappers and basketball players. My basic thought is this..if we get more minorities or people who are passionate about representing minorities in a positive manner that are in positions of power then and only then can some of these problems be alleviated! So until then let's fill in the black and white to make GRAY!

Read and Give me your thoughts!
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2010/06/diversity-television/comments/page/4/#comments


Surreally,

Monica

Evidence of Conceptions

As writers, as thinkers, as readers, individualism is something that we would like to attain when engaging in the things society likes to force upon us. Every opinion, every thought, every idea is original and authentic, so we think, but social construction of reality gives reason to prove otherwise. According to Kriztine Rosales-Viray, scholars P. Berger and T. Luckmann define social construction of reality as not being concerned with any kind of knowledge being discussed in the epistemic theory, but with the knowledge of everyday life. It is the kind of knowledge which enables us to know where we are, what we are doing, who we are, where we are going, how we are going to get there, what time it is, etc. This knowledge constitutes the knowledge of everything that concerns the individual, fellowmen and their relationships within the society.


In reference to blacks in the media an example of social construction of reality would be the fuss as to whether hip-hop artist such as Kanye West are affiliated with the illuminati. West has always proved to be innovative and controversial through his music, style, and videos. Within the past year, West has been alleged to be associated with the freemason and illuminati. As shown in the photo below, West’s latest video, Power, is supposed to flash a mason symbol which would not be caught unless one was pay attention carefully. To the untrained eye, Power is no different from any other of West’s outlandish videos.

Here is a video I would like to share with you all :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mg3izzBoPV8

Now my question to you, my readers, how do you distinguish for yourselves if the Freemason and Illuminati Secret Societies exist. There is so much evidence of its existence, how can you deny it?

Surreally,

Monica



An Entertaining Movement

 The Revolution will not be televised because the revolution is already here!

Hello to all my readers, followes, and lovers of entertainment,

I am Monica Atkins, a 21 year-old English; Journalism major/poet with a love for the arts (esp. poetry) and any creative forms of expression. I also go by my poetic name, Surreal. Since the conversation about African Americans and their role in the entertainment industy has been long overdue, I intend to explore every aspect of this subject by sharing my thoughts, opinions, and observations with you! By participating you will not only engage in stimulating conversation, but the person who is most interactive will recieve a "happy" at the end of the semester. So join me as we help globalize the revolution!

Surreally,
Monica