*I’m disappointed in Black women! Yeah, I said it! Now before you stop reading, hear me out. I’m not disappointed because of the “Nightline” special or the subsequent responses around the ‘net.
I actually applaud the response, because most blogs, essays, articles, I’ve read dealt with the exploitive nature this topic is taking on.
What I am upset with is the response, or lack thereof, to the expanding empire of exploitative Reality TV shows.
Each week there’s an announcement of a new show that continues to push the envelope of tackiness towards the abyss and with each premiere I see legions of fans flock to some of the most disturbing images of Black women since BET’s “Uncut” was taken off the air.
But I know what you’re saying, “That’s not me on that TV.” That’s where you’re wrong …
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