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Blind Sided by 'The Blind Side' and 'White-people-as-Savior' Films

by nsengaburton
I don't know about you, but I have had enough of the great white savior who saves a black person from the horrors of being black. The Blind Side is Hollywood's latest film in this genre of mythology. Hollywood has been perpetuating this "master narrative" for over 100 years -- the fact that without whites, blacks will never reach their full potential in life or in society. Really.

'Precious' Spurs Much Debate on Facebook

by nsengaburton
Okay, so I made the statement on FaceBook in reference to what I was doing, "Hating 'Precious' and 'The Blind Side." Stereotypes about Black folks are making a big comeback in 2009. Post-racial society my a**.

This spurred a plethora of comments that created a really interesting dialogue. See the exchange below:

AB:   meeeee tooooo !! ~ it's ridiculous :o(FO:  I'm not really feeling 'The Blindside' either based on the trailer but I was planning to see 'Precious.' Y r u hating it?

CM:  Would love to hear what you have to say about both flicks...what was stereotypical about it...are they saying Black people can't raise their kids again? Thinking about shows like Different Strokes...

The first African American princess will be a role model for Black children

by Crystal P. Smith
The Princess and the Frog's Princess Tiana will be the first African American princess young Black girls can look up and relate to. Role models are essential for children, especially females, as they get older and define their identity.

Read the continuation of what Crystal P. Smith had to say here.