What is it about Jamie Foxx’s Moonwalk-y homage to Michael Jackson at last night’s BET Awards that’s not sitting 100 percent right with me? Maybe Read the full post.
Jun 29
2009
03:03 PM ET
Jamie Foxx does the Moonwalk at the BET Awards: Fitting tribute?
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The holocaust.
To address the above question:….I thought some of the awards show was ok, some not so much..I realize time was short, but Jamie Foxx was bad, and not in a good way. He seemed drunk, or something..I didn’t feel he was that funny either. His comments about belonging to one race, I didn’t understand that?? I know he paved the way for many black artists and that is something to be thankful for, but to claim that he was lent to the world by black people??? That actually made me sad, because Michael Jackson wanted unity for all races….Only God and his parents can make such a claim No man of any color has that right.
I am native American, English, Irish, French and a tad Latino, and probably a few other things…so where do I belong? Besides, in a world ruled by the devil, what else would you expect?
RIP brother, may your message of love and peace speak louder then the haters out there..It always will in my personal world. And may those that continue to hate, learn from you, so the world can be a better place for you and for me.
Re: Chimming In’s Comment:
“the Holocaust” So are you suggeting that the Nazi’s were black and that Black people are the blame for the Holocaust?
Like my original comment suggested…can you pinpoint a time in history were black people oppressed white people i.e., lynched, prevented whites from voting, taught whites that they were inferior, cramming whites in ghettoes etc.
If not, then how can white people accuse blacks of “reverse racism” Blacks did none of the above too white people, yet blacks can be as racist as white people simply because we say that a black man is black…
WOW!
First of all my point was that Black people are not the only color of people to be oppressed throughout history. Secondly, your statement of “yet blacks can be as racist as white people simply because we say that a black man is black“ is a little sugar coated, don‘t cha think? If it was simple recognition of a black man opening doors for other black men, we wouldn‘t be having this conversation period. And lastly I would like to add that we are living in different times, we have a black president, there are laws that are suppose to protect people from racism, and prejudice. Of course racism still exists, and probably always will, there really is nothing I can personally do about that unfortunately. All I can do is my part to teach my kids, and to treat people as I would like to be treated regardless of skin color, etc. I have never and will never own a slave or be part of that, so is it really fair that white people because of the color of skin are held accountable for something that happened before most of us were born? There are a lot of Black and White men and Women that lost their lives fighting to change these views, color should not be an issue when it comes to human rights, so making a statement like Jamie Foxx made was like a slap in the face to all those that died trying to change those racist views. Practice what you preach. What else can we do? What is the answer, what would you like to see happen? What would make this world a better place for all of us?
By the way…you don’t have to be a murderer, or cut out babies from pregnant women to be racist…the definition is this:
1. a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one’s own race is superior and has the right to rule others.
2. a policy, system of government, etc., based upon or fostering such a doctrine; discrimination.
3.hatred or intolerance of another race or other races.
Albeit poorly worded, did Foxx’s comments suggests that blacks are inherently superior to others? Did it reflect any feelings of hatred toward others? Saying he was “ours” (as a community) and was shared with others does not suggest any component of the racism defined below. In no way did he say that MJ was good because he was black. MJ was groomed within a black music culture that was largely ignored by the mainstream, then he shared that culture with the world. Hence: he was “ours” and “shared”. I agree that people are being SUPER sensitive to any reference to Michael’s race.
Great! Then we agree, it was poorly worded. I personally felt sadness and hatred by that comment. I felt separated from the celebration of Michaels life and his humanitarian works. I felt that I wasn’t good enough to show love for somebody that I grew up listening to and followed through out my life…I mean there was no other like him and the Jackson 5, what would we have listened to? Donny Osmond?? Oh, gee thanks. I grew up listening to Jackie Wilson, Chuck Berry, James Brown, Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Jimmie Hendricks, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Gladis knight, and Earth wind and Fire is still today my favorite, my kids make fun of me all the time because I try and get them to appreciate that music, they don‘t view it as black music, just old fashion, haha …In fact, come to think about it, most of the music I grew up with was from great black musicians. Sensetive..yes, maybe, but that was my history too. You and all black people have every right to be proud and thankful for what Michael Jackson had accomplished and the racial barriers he broke through …but, I feel like he also represented people that want peace and unity and equality for all mankind. So, Is it ok that I’m proud too? I teach my kids about history and what some humans have had to endure and they don’t and can’t relate, it is so far removed from them that they can’t even imagine, really, I can’t believe what humans are capable of doing to one another either, but it’s important to know, so it never happens again. What else can I do?
Chimmin in: I appreciate the honesty in your last comment. I truly believe that is what most of the backlash is about- people of other races felt alienated by the comment. Given the context of where and when the comment was made, I don’t think that was Foxx’s intention. Of course Michael’s music touched the world and there are plenty of reasons to be proud of him: as a black man, as an American legend, as a humanitarian, or as a music lover period. We can ALL admire Michael for something special to us. I guess I got annoyed because it felt like people wanted to dismiss his heritage. And as a black woman, I was insulted by that because I do believe that many cultural contributions from our community have been ignored or viewed as ABOVE our culture. But I think we definitely agree.
Yes, I agree with you. I didn’t realize that many great cultural contributors in your community are viewed as above your culture, and I would be annoyed and upset at that as well. That is sad. I thought it was just a given that he was a talented black man that opened so many doors to others of his race. I guess I learned something new today. Thanks,