Popeyes Chicken – Race and Politics
Popeyes Chicken Mammy
Popeyes Chicken should be ashamed of itself for the degrading and tired minstrel show put on by the “Chicken Mammy.” Ms. Annie as she’s called takes us back about a century on her chicken coonery antics. Believe it or not, the African-American community is divided on whether the commercial is racist or not. In some quarters of the community, the feeling is hey, “she’s making money and laughing all the way to the bank.” This writer is painfully aware, that some people will sell their soul for a dollar; no matter what the consequences are.
Should companies be held to a higher level of “social responsibility?” Where do we draw the line between funny and insulting? The Chicken Mammy’s antics hearkens back to a time most African-Americans would like to forget. The deplorable minstrel show era is one that is painful and dredges up the oppressive era of “Jim Crow” and brutal segregation that was mandated by law.
Categories: Culture Tags: african-americans, chicken mammy, madea, minstrel show, racism, white privilege
Tyler Perry – Who is He
If you’re white, you probably are wondering who is Tyler Perry? If you’re black, you’re probably wondering why am I asking, and the answer is yes, I know who he is. This will set the tone for this article. Tyler Perry has become a household name in the African-American community in general, and the church-going African-American community in particular. If you’re wondering what does this article have to do with politics - everything! When you’re dealing with a medium (Tyler Perry’s Madea franchise) you’re dealing with; social issues, class,race and politics.
Categories: Sports and Entertainment Tags: african-americans, madea, Minstrel, minstrel show, spike lee, Tyler Perry
The Republican Minstrel Show
And you thought minstrels were only in black face? Not so, between Sarah Palin and Michele Bachman, high tech minstrelsy is here, and boy, it’s hilarious. The Republican Minstrel show goes on ad hominem. You just never know what’s going to come out of their mouths. In all fairness to Sarah Palin, I think Michele Bachmann, the Tea Party darling, is the crazier of the two.
Categories: Politics Tags: lunatic fringe, michele bachman, minstrel show, racism, sarah palin
The Modern Minstrel Show
Minstrel shows and minstrelsy appeared to be a phenomenon of America's distant past. Not so, you don't have to look too far to find examples of this disgraceful period in history. The modern-day minstrel show is seen in our daily lives.
Categories: Politics Tags: chicken mammy, intolerance, lunatic fringe, minstrel show, Republican, slavery
Paul Mooney Racism Is Here To Stay
Mr. Obama is painfully aware that if he were to take on any issue that would impact or help the black community is presidency would be doomed. It's not fair to put this kind of pressure on the man. Those who scrutinize his every move would love to stoke the fires of racial indifference and pile on.
Categories: Culture Tags: intolerance, lunatic fringe, minstrel show, paul mooney, racism, white privilege