THis may have been posted...Justin T. Protest
 

Subject: Black Leaders Express Outrage Over ABC-TV Selection of Date: Thu,
>19 Feb 2004 16:00:20 +0000
>
>Black Leaders Express Outrage Over ABC-TV Selection of Justin Timberlake as
>Co-Host of "Motown 45" Special
>
>A coalition of prominent African American organizations and leaders are
>demanding that the American Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) remove
>entertainer Justin Timberlake as co-host of "Motown 45," the upcoming
>ABC-TV
>special. Outraged over the selection of Timberlake to co-host this musical
>celebration, the coalition is launching a national e-mail, fax and phone
>campaign against ABC to protest Timberlake's inclusion in the Motown
>tribute.
>
>Motown has a proud and historic legacy of being one of America's greatest
>musical institutions. It has launched the careers of some of the most
>prominent African American artists in recording history including Stevie
>Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and The Supremes, Smokey Robinson and The
>Miracles, The Four Tops, The Commodores, Lionel Ritchie, The Temptations
>and
>the Jackson Five. "The selection of Timberlake as co-host of this Motown
>special is a cultural insult to the black community," says Najee Ali,
>Executive Director, Project Islamic HOPE. "This special, celebrating the
>success of the legendary music label, should not be compromised in the
>pursuit of a crossover audience."
>
>In addition, Timberlake's recent handling of the Super Bowl incident has
>been met with harsh criticism in the black community. He immediately
>distanced himself following his performance with Janet Jackson and failed
>to
>accept his responsibility in the "wardrobe malfunction." "I mean I was
>completely shocked and appalled, and all I could say was, 'Oh, my God, Oh,
>my God,'" Timberlake told reporters at a recent Grammy rehearsal.
>
>"We cannot support Justin Timberlake co-hosting Motown 45," says Ali. "We
>are asking concerned citizens to call, fax and email ABC-TV in protest."
>
>Call (818) 460-7777, e-mail and send your letters to:
>
>Alex Wallau
>President
>ABC Television Network
>500 South Buena Vista Street
>Burbank, CA 91521
>alex.wallau@abc.com
>
>Lloyd Braun
>Chairman
>ABC Entertainment Television Group
>500 South Buena Vista Street
>Burbank, CA 91521
>lloyd.braun@abc.com
>
>Andrea Wong
>Senior Vice President
>Alternative Series and Specials
>ABC Entertainment
>500 South Buena Vista Street
>Burbank, CA 91521
>andrea.wong@abc.com

NOT that I want him ANYWHERE near the Motown celebration, cuz he SUCKS, but there are soo many other things that deserve more attention than Justina Tinkertoy...

CTFU @ Justina Tinkertoy.
But seriously, I want to see "leaders" get outraged about things such as education, economics and family formation. I repeat myself, but it's very important. :(

I co-sign completely with you and lovelyivy84 on this point; We can protest a "ham sandwich that didn't agree with us" quicker than several substantive conditions that affect millions of us.

...although I'm non-plussed on the entire Motown 45 thing, there's no way J.T. should be host after the way he was given a pass on "boobie-gate" while Janet got thrown under the bus.

...by the way, who are the "white leaders?"

Yeah but this is such an easy way to get good press for yourself. You create an issue, and then protest it. Makes you look good.

LMAO at "boobie-gate".

Justina Tinkertoy and boobie-gate. LMAO. I have new vocabulary words.

I know many of you don't think issue warrants a protest...but however I wish you would support the protest b/c it is an outrage to let Timberfake co-host this show. It is very disrespectful to place this guy in the ranks of great black performers who earn their stripes w/hard work and true talent instead of being a mickey mouse kid, transformed into a BOY band type by image driven industry people. You can bet when this phase of (anything that's black or sounds black is hot passes.....and it will ) old Timberfake will be singing country music or playing speed metal rock......let's quit letting others takeover our shit so easy..............please.

^^^
Kind of understand. But once again, I think that economics and education are much more important in the scheme of things. Not everybody can be an entertainer (or an athlete). We need to look at creating opportunities in real, attainable fields.

Christ!!!! You know education wouldn't be as bad if some parents got off their lazy butts and made sure their kids were doing what they should be doing. This co-hosting then is an important issue..have you ever seen say a black person co-hosting a country music tribute? In your statement yes education of blacks is important but that's something the parents in many situations have direct control of, they can help get their children an early start by taking them to the library and other educational based events. True educational resources in many black communities are lacking but if we can venture out and find the better movies/music we want that's not in our communties then we can also find educational resources that's not in our communties.Excuses don't cut it people always do what the hell they really want to do.....if a cat from Africa or The Islands can move here live in the same communties that we've been living in all our lives and ensure that his kids study hard and progress educationally why can't we?...............parents do your part, then make sure your kids study hard in school.....and also support this protest.


Also as far as the economics we as black people produce more wealth then many nations and there are a million and one books and magazines in publication about money management.......I quess what I'm saying is there's no excuse for us to really complain about that either...just keeping it real.

Believe me, I'm not angry at you. Why start the post with "Christ?" My only concern is that stuff such as this gets more attention and obscures serious, underlying problems.
And I also agree that many of us who have kids (I don't, am nearly 40 and don't want to be a single mom) really need to ensure that our kidpeople progress economically.
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Who are the black leaders???

Anyway I agree that we have more pressing issues other than who hosts a Motown tribute but I think it is a slap in the face to let Justin Timberlake co-host the affair(even though) he claims he was heavily influenced by Motown artists and R&B...which I highly doubt)

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FWIW, there have been entirely too many GOOD musicians of color to justify ANY white emcee! I'll take Motown over most other music any day of the week!

And yes, there are a lot of "more serious" issues in the black community - but this one should not have even become an issue in the first place! Shame on whomever named JT as emcee!

SteelTrap I to agree w/you.......but I believe the American media tends to focus on trival things..........I admire the fact that you don't wish to be a single mother no offense to anyone but it's nice to see that mindset in a woman.

I know! We find the most asinine things to get all up in arms about when our boys are dying in the streets daily, HIV/AIDS is at an all-time high in our community, and we need to be getting out the vote for some serious primary contests going on now and in November.

We should focus on being proactive, not reactive. :rolleyes:

SC