I record Subterranean (the modern day version of 120 Minutes) every Sunday night.
The first couple of episodes of the month didn't feature many musicians of color. "Alternative" music isn't known for too many black musicians these days and TV on the Radio and Bloc Party didn't time their most recent releases near Black History Month for the convenience of MTV.
But that didn't stop MTV2 from reminding its viewers that it was indeed Black History Month. Any time, a black person was on screen, they let us know. And if the person was only on screen for a moment or two, then the message didn't stay long either.
How silly are these photos from the episode broadcast on 2/25?
And how silly was it that the Black History Month logo was displayed only when a black person was on screen?
3 comments:
Furthermore, those killjoys at MTV vetoed the African Ameri-cam which was going to pan over the crowd at TRL and zoom in tight on dancing black teenagers while a big graphic arrow pointed at them flashed "Black History Month" over and over.
I have a strong suspicion that those empty suit numptys at Viacom have no idea who either of the famous Booker Ts were, which can't be good for music or historical appreciation.
be honest if it hadnt been for the logo you wouldn't have known it was black history month J/K
Do they do the same for latinos on MTV?
Dont even get me started.
watching the Oscars I had the best laugh I've had in ages when I saw P Diddy's promo for Raisin In the Sun...
JOSH: "What the heck is Puff Daddy doing re-making Raisin in the Sun!?"
MAXINE: "I guess he got tired of swimming in his pool of champagne..."
Post a Comment