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The Campaign: The Audacity of Hope Did Not Die in Maine
Commented Nov 09, 2009 at 00:28:53 in Media
“Christie is a true warrior for justice. This will be a very important film. I've known Xtie for years, and you will not find a more audaciously hopeful individual...nor a more competent, determined filmmaker. [We created Waking in Mississippi together.]”
Precious in the Age of Obama
Commented Nov 06, 2009 at 15:43:27 in Entertainment
“Are you seriously making an issue out of the director's gender??? Talk about missing the point. You should listen to the NPR (Fresh Air) interview with Lee Daniels: "http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120092180"”
Thank You, Mr. President
Commented Oct 02, 2009 at 19:07:41 in Media
“Thank you, Joe. My respect level for you just skyrocketed.”
The Serena Williams "Incident" Isn't About Racial Bias, But It Is About Bias
Commented Sep 17, 2009 at 05:31:29 in Living
“First, excellent commentary by MS. Goff.
Second, the media reaction is overblown.
Third, threatening? Really? Does anyone seriously think Serena was going to harm that woman?
Fourth, the Williams sisters have never been treated fairly by the tennis establishment. I will long remember the racist, sexist discussion about her body at the 2007 Australian Open. The sister have always been too "Black," with a father who is straight up country and ghetto. Sure, those in the tennis establishment love James Blake...but then again, he's a Harvard grad with an affluent white mother sitting in the stands and a "J crew" of affluent white fan friends.
Fifth, the sisters have never been given their due respect by the public. White American fans would rather cheer for Sharapova. Imagine being a dominate number one watching a blond seventeen year old Russian become America's marketing darling SOLELY because she is white and fits a very narrow notion of beauty. That they still manage to thrive after so many years of insult is a testament to the strength of their character.
Sixth, this country is still mired in racism and sexism. I refer to the public rancor over l'affair Foot Fault as Serena's Sofia Moment. Sofia was the Oprah character in the Color Purple who ended up humiliated and stripped of her dignity because she refused to show proper contrition. I certainly hope that any additional punishment for Serena is dropped. She has paid enough over the years.”
Second, the media reaction is overblown.
Third, threatening? Really? Does anyone seriously think Serena was going to harm that woman?
Fourth, the Williams sisters have never been treated fairly by the tennis establishment. I will long remember the racist, sexist discussion about her body at the 2007 Australian Open. The sister have always been too "Black," with a father who is straight up country and ghetto. Sure, those in the tennis establishment love James Blake...but then again, he's a Harvard grad with an affluent white mother sitting in the stands and a "J crew" of affluent white fan friends.
Fifth, the sisters have never been given their due respect by the public. White American fans would rather cheer for Sharapova. Imagine being a dominate number one watching a blond seventeen year old Russian become America's marketing darling SOLELY because she is white and fits a very narrow notion of beauty. That they still manage to thrive after so many years of insult is a testament to the strength of their character.
Sixth, this country is still mired in racism and sexism. I refer to the public rancor over l'affair Foot Fault as Serena's Sofia Moment. Sofia was the Oprah character in the Color Purple who ended up humiliated and stripped of her dignity because she refused to show proper contrition. I certainly hope that any additional punishment for Serena is dropped. She has paid enough over the years.”
