Well, last time I checked, Mr. Cosby and his wife had given millions to Spelman and other HBCUs. I don't know whether he also goes up and down the streets of Philly, which is where I think he lives, but I think that millions qualifies as a hint of advocacy.
Besides, it's easy to say, well if that person isn't doing x, then that person shouldn't speak about x. That is a copout for many. The point is that YOU (not speaking to you personally) should do x. How is the fact that YOU should do x any less true just b/c someone else may say it and not do it (although I believe that he does). That "does he do x" discussion results in sidestepping the issue at hand and nothing and nobody benefits.
IMO, you have to take Mr. Cosby's speeches for what they are worth. Some will be turned off b/c he didn't tiptoe through the tulips and gently hold our hands while admonishing us to watch our kids and some will see the frankness as a last ditch effort after tiptoeing has been tried and may appear to not have worked. At the end of the day, he issues a challenge to each of us. What will we each do?
SC
Quote:
Originally posted by f8nacn
As Janet Jackson would say with a twist - What has He done for the community lately?
|