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Category Archives: Socioeconomics
KFC Against Cancer?…Really, America?
Only in this money-driven, capitalistic, can’t see any further than 3 months in the future society, can a company with “fried chicken” as its money-maker be national partners with Susan G. Komen for the Cure (SGKC), a breast cancer education and research non-profit based out of Dallas.
Are we serious, America?
Am I the only one aware that oily, greasy, deep-fried meats increase the chances of developing cancer?
Probably not. But perhaps no one at the SGKC is aware of that, because they are taking fifty-cents for every bucket of KFC chicken sold, guaranteeing them a check for anywhere between $1 million and $8.5 million. It’s quite astounding, don’t you think?
Posted in Socioeconomics
Tagged Chicken, KFC, Silly Society, Susan G Komen for the Cure
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On Notice: Five Black Blogs to Read
There is no doubt that there are not enough black people blogging on the internet. A lot of it has to do with the socioeconomic status of African-Americans and the lack of a regular internet source, but some of it has to do with a culture that just isn’t as inclined to use the web.
Posted in Socioeconomics
Tagged Black Blogs, Blog It Out Bitch, FreshXpress, On Notice, Very Smart Brothas
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“Crank That Soulja Boy”…Great Business Platform or New Aged Blackface?
I was one of those who thought that the term “Crank that Soulja Boy” would immediately mean the end of the Black race as we knew it.
Many performances in the history of entertainment in America have been at the expense of a black person’s self-respect and/or a black person’s sensitivities to being a part of such a marginalized social grouping. From blackface to coonery, and from token stereotypical black characters in early white sitcoms, to black sitcoms making fun of us on their own, entertainment has long been a platform to disrespect the race.
Editor of Golfweek Gets the “Axe” for the “Noose”…Sort of
As many people know, Golfweek Magazine published its January 19th issue with a noose on the cover. The illustration was for an article on Kelly Tilghman’s statements about Tiger Woods that used the word “lynch” (discussed here on The Sports Watchers Radio Show).
However, as of January 18, 2008, Golfweek “replaced” Dave Seanor, the editor deemed responsible for okaying the noose illustration, and the Turnstile Pushing Co. president, William J. Kupper Jr. had this to say:
”We apologize for creating this graphic cover that received extreme negative reaction from consumers, subscribers and advertisers across the country…We were trying to convey the controversial issue with a strong and provocative graphic image. It is now obvious that the overall reaction to our cover deeply offended many people. For that, we are deeply apologetic.”
So What Exactly Did “Fifty” Mean By “Magic Stick”…?
Is there a drug that can make you rap or sing better? Probably not. Nevertheless, that has to be the first comical thought that comes to your mind when you hear that the Albany Times-Union leaked a report that found
Does the idea that 50 Cent takes steroids really bother anybody? One wouldn’t think so. Afterall, steroid use helped bring major league baseball into public favor by increasing the overall entertainment level of the game via an increased production of homeruns. The same effect could be attributed to 50 Cent if he indeed did use steroids. Obviously, steroids and H.G.H. did not help 50 Cent rap any better, but the benefit would seemingly be to increase his sex appeal, or larger than life iconic image. I can’t remember the last time I saw an album cover or video of 50 Cent’s that didn’t involve him taking off his shirt and flexing his muscles.
