New Show: Black.White on Fx

[thefayth]

Originally posted by MeezDiscreet

there was a bigger chick in the poetry class who looked just like rose's skin tone. since we know that rose's makeup doesn't look even kinda real, i think they planted somebody to authenticate her look

HILARIOUS.

Dude, I think you're talking about me...since I was the only bigger chick in the poetry class. I was NOT a plant.

That's all I had to say.

[Honeykiss1974]

Originally posted by thefayth
HILARIOUS.

Dude, I think you're talking about me...since I was the only bigger chick in the poetry class. I was NOT a plant.

That's all I had to say.

Oh Snap! LOL

Welcome to GC!

[Gold]

This show is beginning to get on my nerves. I am not sure who did the casting but they should have thought about this little more. But the problem is - I am sure that Ice Cube has some involvement with this process but he is not the only decision maker.

It is evident that some of the creators have stereotypes about Black people and that is whey they chose this family. "Dominant Black mother, semi-militant Black husband and thuggish Black male son." And of course, the educated, high class white family.

I want to know - why did they have to give the white women an Afro when she is in "black face"? That is another stereotype - Black women have nappy hair.

I could go on forever about this topic. I keep watching because I am interested in seeing what Bruno has to say at the end.

[ladylike]

Originally posted by Gold

It is evident that some of the creators have stereotypes about Black people and that is whey they chose this family. "Dominant Black mother, semi-militant Black husband and thuggish Black male son." And of course, the educated, high class white family.

I want to know - why did they have to give the white women an Afro when she is in "black face"? That is another stereotype - Black women have nappy hair.

These are interesting observations because I felt that stereotypes figured prominently on both sides (Black as well as White). The white woman as the blithering, weak earth mother and the father as the condescending, privileged, blinders wearing 'racism doesn't exist anymore' white man.

How is "Black women have nappy hair" a stereotype?

[Honeykiss1974]

I don't see how yall can watch that show. After 2 episodes, I just didn't find it interesting.

I agree with the earlier poster that stated that this show may have more appeal/depth is people switched races and stayed that way for days/weeks (a la Black Like Me or shoot, even Soul Man).

[MeezDiscreet]

Originally posted by thefayth
Originally posted by MeezDiscreet

there was a bigger chick in the poetry class who looked just like rose's skin tone. since we know that rose's makeup doesn't look even kinda real, i think they planted somebody to authenticate her look

HILARIOUS.

Dude, I think you're talking about me...since I was the only bigger chick in the poetry class. I was NOT a plant.

That's all I had to say.

uh, okay "dude."

[CrimsonTide4]

WOW I watched the latest episode last night.

Renee, why didn't you give Carmen some beauty salon etiquette lessons? Like sit yo azz down and don't interview each of the stylists. Do not touch/pet their hair.

Dear stylists, why the hell couldn't you all give Carmen a wig or weave like Rose? That afro looks MANGY.

Rose is feeling her some Deshawn in a major way. She was about to nut up when she touched his chest.

I am glad Renee got to experience an interracial friendship that she felt the click with. But Debra, dear, you know Renee looked bi-racial at best.

So Nick was where the ENTIRE episode?

[Reds6]

I was really disappointed that when Rose was hearing the experiences of her classmates in regards to abuse they suffered, she looked at them and attributed there experiences to being because they were black. I was hoping someone pointed out that children of every color experience abuse from their parents in this country. And I always say this when the topic of abuse comes up, but Black children are more likely to enter care because of poverty related issues or neglect as opposed to their white counterparts that are more liley to enter care because of physical abuse. But I am pleased she seems to be getting the most out of the experience than any of the others.

[MeezDiscreet]

Originally posted by Reds6
I was really disappointed that when Rose was hearing the experiences of her classmates in regards to abuse they suffered, she looked at them and attributed there experiences to being because they were black. I was hoping someone pointed out that children of every color experience abuse from their parents in this country. And I always say this when the topic of abuse comes up, but Black children are more likely to enter care because of poverty related issues or neglect as opposed to their white counterparts that are more liley to enter care because of physical abuse. But I am pleased she seems to be getting the most out of the experience than any of the others.

i'm with you on that. when i was watching, i was thinking "PLEASE don't go away thinking that these isolated events are germane to all Blacks."

[The_Light_House]

Originally posted by Gold

I want to know - why did they have to give the white women an Afro when she is in "black face"? That is another stereotype - Black women have nappy hair.

I wondered the exact same thing. I HATE that Carmen has an afro, wears dashikis.

I think the black family is doing a piss poor job of representing OUR community as well as helping the white family understand what it is to be/live as an African American family. They are far too standoffish and judgmental. They point their fingers at the white family when they themselves are suffering from some of the same preconceived notions. I was also semi disgusted with Deanna saying "Black people are nosy." WTH?

[Gold]

[How is "Black women have nappy hair" a stereotype? [/B][/QUOTE]

I was meaning that this is how they see a black women - with an Afro. Maybe it is not a stereotype but definitely a racial driven decision. If the make-up artist can make her "black" then I am sure they have a hairstylist who could have given her a nice weave with a different hairstyle.

I agree with you - there are definitely stereotypes on both parts.

[ladylike]

Originally posted by Gold


I was meaning that this is how they see a black women - with an Afro. Maybe it is not a stereotype but definitely a racial driven decision. If the make-up artist can make her "black" then I am sure they have a hairstylist who could have given her a nice weave with a different hairstyle.

Oh! I understand now.

[jitterbug13]

Ice Cube's six-episode docudrama, 'Black.White,' will arrive on home video Sept. 12, via Fox Home Entertainment.

The series set the nation abuzz when three members of the white Wurgel family wore black face makeup and three members of the African-American Sparks family donned white face makeup, and the two families traded races for a period of six weeks.

The two-disc DVD package will include bonuses, such as Cube's "Black.White." music video, audio commentary by producers and cast, behind-the-scenes featurettes on casting and makeup, an educational DVD-ROM study guide created by U.C. Santa Barbara race relations expert Dr. Howard Winant, and much more.