Sunday, September 04, 2005
4 September 2005
Happy Labor Day Weekend. WFU will be having classes, as usual.
On Friday Night, on a live NBC special to raise money for the hurricane victims, Kanye West took the opportunity to voice his opinions and frustration with George Bush and the American government's treatment of black people and poor people, and with the media's portrayal of blacks. Kanye was clearly disturbed and emotional. He said that when they show black people on t.v. they are looting, but when they show whites they are looking for food. He also called himself out, saying that he hadn't done enough to help the victims, saying that he had gone shopping before he even donated money, but that he was changing his tune, and that we should all donate. He also questioned the setup of America and the speed at which we help our poor black people like those in New Orleans. Kanye closed by saying that "Bush doesn't care about black people"
While I don't agree with everything that Kanye said 100%, it is refreshing to see an entertainer who not only takes an interest in politics and the American people, but who is willing to speak out on his opinions and nproblems that he sees. Perhaps Kanye was taking an extreme point of view in order to try and raise awarness, or perhaps what he said is exactly what he believes. While I don't personally think that Bush doesnt "care" about black people, and I don't know about how swiftly our country is set up to help people, I do think that our government, and the president is the head of it, care less about black people and poor people than we do about those with money and in the majority. And I certinaly believe that the media continually portrays blacks and whites in very different ways, helping to perpetuate stereotypes.
Kanye Speaks Out
Whether you agree or not, help make a difference. This is probably the worst natural disaster to ever hit the U.S.A., like the tsunami, but in our own back yard. Help make a differnece. We can all afford to spare something. You can even donate through iTunes music store.
Or go to the Red Cross and have an impact on a fellow American's life.
Happy Labor Day Weekend. WFU will be having classes, as usual.
On Friday Night, on a live NBC special to raise money for the hurricane victims, Kanye West took the opportunity to voice his opinions and frustration with George Bush and the American government's treatment of black people and poor people, and with the media's portrayal of blacks. Kanye was clearly disturbed and emotional. He said that when they show black people on t.v. they are looting, but when they show whites they are looking for food. He also called himself out, saying that he hadn't done enough to help the victims, saying that he had gone shopping before he even donated money, but that he was changing his tune, and that we should all donate. He also questioned the setup of America and the speed at which we help our poor black people like those in New Orleans. Kanye closed by saying that "Bush doesn't care about black people"
While I don't agree with everything that Kanye said 100%, it is refreshing to see an entertainer who not only takes an interest in politics and the American people, but who is willing to speak out on his opinions and nproblems that he sees. Perhaps Kanye was taking an extreme point of view in order to try and raise awarness, or perhaps what he said is exactly what he believes. While I don't personally think that Bush doesnt "care" about black people, and I don't know about how swiftly our country is set up to help people, I do think that our government, and the president is the head of it, care less about black people and poor people than we do about those with money and in the majority. And I certinaly believe that the media continually portrays blacks and whites in very different ways, helping to perpetuate stereotypes.
Kanye Speaks Out
Whether you agree or not, help make a difference. This is probably the worst natural disaster to ever hit the U.S.A., like the tsunami, but in our own back yard. Help make a differnece. We can all afford to spare something. You can even donate through iTunes music store.
Or go to the Red Cross and have an impact on a fellow American's life.
