Very Important Thread: BLACKS MUST GAIN CONTROL OF OUR OWN IMAGE!!!!!!!!!

[PhonZhi]

Lets all imagine a society where blacks actually controlled our own image in the mainstream media. Everytime we turned on our t.v's we were flooded with positive images of people that looks like us. Everytime we ride on the interstates and highways we see billboards of black lawyers, doctors, etc. Instead of buffoon rappers being our main representation:

We would see a more TRUE reflection of your average black person and also more images for the youth to look up to that they hardly ever see currently besides athletes and rappers:

and the majority of images we see of whites/nonblacks were

Right now, the pics of whites are a reality for black people. These are the main types of images that are being flooded in the media of blacks. The pants sagging, weed smoking, gun-toting thug.

Blacks having little to no control of our own image is one of our biggest weaknesses.

We MUST somehow gain control of our own image. Its crazy when you think about it, yet most of us dont. Not having control over our image ties directly to our own racial-pride and collective self-esteem as a people. It affects how we feel about ourselves and each other. It influences the futures of the youth. If little black boys and girls dont see positive images of themselves, it limits their "circumference of awareness", meaning that the body cant do what the mind doesnt know even exists.

 

[Elfuego]

These are the main types of images that are being flooded in the media of blacks. The pants sagging, weed smoking, gun-toting thug.
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thats all i see in my hood

 

[Real N Quotes]

 

[MoroccanBoy]

mainstream media is dead. Only middle aged white people watch that.

 

[jj23]

Excellent observation. Keep dropping those truths.

 

[Michael9100]

you have to repair the culture first breh.....

 

[Neuromancer]

I think this mainly applies to black males. We need to take control of how we see ourselves first as a group. Then mobilize.

 

[Reality]

I'll never forget my boy's Korean GF saying her grandma, who had never actually met a black person, was afraid of black people because of the images that get pumped into South Korea via syndicated US shows.

We give the shyt a pass at our own peril.

 

[SheriffOG]

you have to repair the culture first breh.....

This. The reason these images of rappers, entertainers etc are what are currently popular is because it's what the majority consider important and cool.

 

[Matt504]

I'll never forget my boy's Korean GF saying her grandma, who had never actually met a black person, was afraid of black people because of the images that get pumped into South Korea via syndicated US shows.

We give the shyt a pass at our own peril.

Black people have bought into the idea that "it's just entertainment"

 

[AyBrehHam Linkin]

We arent going to change that image, we dont own the industry that promotes it.

 

[Apollo Creed]

Why do black people think rocking european suits will make you respectable?



Ya ancestors aint wear no damn suits

 

[Woman of god]

This is the age of information in America. Your point might have some merit in locations where ppl have restricted control over media they consume, but Americans have more access to books, Internet service, smart phones, etc. Anybody who wants to see a varied image of black ppl can certainly do so. Anyone too lazy to do a simple Google search of black lawyers or black doctors, etc. Isn't truly interested in challenging their beliefs

 

[PhonZhi]

thats all i see in my hood

That's fine, but know that what you see is only the tip of the iceberg. The whole spectrum has to be seen so we can have a greater awareness of the goals that we can achieve.

There's a new generation of black people that grew up with a black president. They now know that it can be a possibility for them too.

 

[PhonZhi]

mainstream media is dead. Only middle aged white people watch that.

The media outlets shapeshifts to adapt.

"Media propaganda" is currently one of the most effective weapons of white supremacy:

BREAKING: Media Propaganda Is the "Glue" That Holds White Supremacy Together