Reality show to be filmed at an HBCU
 

April 14, 2003
Southern University To Be Home Of New Reality Series

Southern University is famous for many things and it's about to gain
even more national attention. The historical black university has been
selected as the site for a new reality television show.

Out of more than 500 applicants, only 50 students were selected to try
out for the show. The show's creator is Tracey Edmonds, who produced the
hit movie "Soul Food". Edmonds says she was happy when Southern agreed
to participate.

"The diversity of the students here and the beautiful campus, the
amenities and the activities make it a perfect college to profile," said
Edmonds.

Once they're chosen, the cameras will follow students for three weeks
and look at everything from their academic lives to their social lives.
Edmonds says they have not come up with a name for the show but it will
air on Black Entertainment Television (BET).

Seven or eight students will be selected by Tuesday. Tracey Edmonds is
the wife of Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds who produces several top musical
performers.


http://www.wafb.com/Global/story.asp?S=1232769

Oh my.......

Oh.....my......

I'm scared for black america right now. I hope this comes off well.

**S M H**

**R M E**

**S M T**

huh?:confused:

smh = Shaking my head
rme = rolling my eyes
smt = sucking my teeth

Y'all knew it was bound to happen.

It does sound interesting though...............

OH, lol I may have to use that. Thanks:p

OMG
 

If you knew Southern like some of us know Southern......:rolleyes:


This is going to be REALLY interesting to see.....:o

This is most definitely going to be interesting to say the least. Tracy and Babyface seem to be pretty responsible producers so hopefully they selected a diverse group of students to film so that viewers can get an accurate depiction of life at a Black college.

Re: OMG
 

If the WORLD only knew Southern like some of us do!:rolleyes:

Re: OMG
 

1. No comment :p
2. It is...
3. I hope that it isn't degrading or demeaning. Let's remember, it's going to be on BET. :rolleyes:

My LS wondered why they would participate in this when "they" (supposedly) turned down Drumline. :confused:

Re: Re: OMG
 

I think its the indivduals who are being followed decision unlike the Drumline decision which was totally up to Dr. Greggs (the Band Director).

Re: OMG
 

Okayyyy!!! SU and a reality serires...... yeah I wonder how real? They should start off in finacial aid: "thats when people stop being polite and get real", followed by the "computer is down, then the caf, then the union and the dorms, don't get me started on SU! I love it though wouldn't trade it for the world!:p

DITTO:D

well......
 

After asking around ,the overall opinion is that it seems to be tasteful SO FAR

They filmed a few decent things like the SGA and Mrs. Southern debates. I'm waiting to see the outcome.

The guy who won SGA president isn't AA, but from what I hear the other candidate transferred from LSU only last year so he had a questionable handle on the student body's issues. There is a huge debate about the person representing an HBCU being non-AA.