There is much controversy surrounding the movie “Django Unchained.” This blog is not meant to add to that controversy but offer my own thoughts and opinions on what I viewed. As with any book, movie, video or other art form the art is left for the user to interpret. No matter what the artist or [...]
If you are able to get your hands on unedited versions of Tom & Jerry, Bugs Bunny and other early cartoons, you will find caricatures of Black people. In early movies and TV shows, Black people and other people of color played stereotypical roles. Predominantly White audiences would not accept Black people in serious roles. [...]
Most of us will agree that the movie industry is not what it used to be. Many films from days long gone are being remade. Comic book movies are being made every summer. In my opinion this shows a startling lack of creativity or imagination. (Those of you familiar with my blog know I have [...]
This discussion is one part of a series of discussions continuously occurring with my college brothers. Please enjoy the discussion and add your comments. MarcQus: Solstar to your earlier point; I posted this on facebook two weeks ago from one of the books I am reading. When popular culture enthusiastically embraces and romanticizes the gangsta-thug, [...]
As a life long learner and educator I am constantly seeking ways to learn and educate. Many years ago, myself and another colleague created a diversity training session using the television show “Lost”. At the time, “Lost” was one of the hottest shows on television. We used the concept of “the others” to teach individuals [...]
