@Blackbeauty

An excellent choice of programmes. I especially like the language topic.

@Mythoughts

I agree. As long as the negative view is viewed as that. Negative. And why it is.I would say all aspects of who we are should be acknowledged. Not neccasarily celebrated though. A play with words maybe. But I think you know what I mean.

@Fredblack

Waste of time even contemplating changing THEIR TV. It must be sponsored entirely by Blacks.

@ All

Found this nugget by Actor and Eurweb columnist Joseph C. Phillips about negative black images coming out of Hollywood and how we can combat them.

Girding ourselves with the armor of righteous indignation and shouting on street corners can be effective. Equally important, however, and often even more effective is doing the quiet day-to-day work of teaching and leading by example.
Sunday, June 20, is Father’s Day. In 11 cities across the country, hundreds of men will celebrate not by kicking their feet up on the sofa, but by donning aprons and chefs’ hats to cook for charity as part of the 15th annual Real Men Cook for charity event.
You may ask, “What does cooking have to do with the cultural war?� Food is culture! The history of a people can be found within what they eat. More importantly, cooking and serving is a way of nurturing the family.
With a handful of friends and family at their side, Kofi and Yvette Moyo, began Real Men Cook in Chicago in 1989. Concerned with the projection of negative images of black men, they began “A crusade to shine light on real men -- fathers, uncles, brothers, coaches, teachers and all men who care for their families and their communities.� They believed strongly that “when myths are destroyed, hope is restored, perspectives repositioned, appreciation is expressed, examples are magnified, young men strive to be real men and mature men stand up to be counted; families, no matter the configuration, begin to celebrate themselves and those who try to make a difference.� Fifteen years later, Real Men Cook is the largest annual ethnic-focused family Father's Day event in the country. More importantly, the event raises more than $100,000 annually for charity.
At this celebration, you can sample great food -- everything from Asian to Cajun and from soul food to Caribbean delicacies -- prepared by professional and weekend chefs. There will also be live music, spoken word and prize giveaways. Most venues will also offer an area where attendees can receive free prostate cancer and diabetes screenings, blood pressure, hearing and vision checks as well as screenings for sexually transmitted diseases. The Moyos are fighting back to arm our community!
Make no mistake, we are at war. As the images of clowning Negroes, black felons, and broken homes flash through the media in endless procession, we know that the enemy is ruthless in its attempt to influence and take the souls of our children.
On June 20th , we can remind ourselves that "Real Men Cook, Real Men Love, Real Men Care, Real Men Provide, Real Men Work, Real Men Build and Real Men Become Fathers of Real Men." I will be in attendance with my three sons. I hope to see you there.