Local pastor takes on BET, music industry
Jeanette Hordge/Contributing Writer
Issue date: 10/7/07 Section: Cover
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BET receives most of their money from being included in bundle cable packages and protestors said they want Congress to pass new legislation giving subscribers a choice in the stations to include in their package services, a concept known as, a la carte cable. A la carte cable enables consumers to choose preferred networks as a part of their cable packages.
"Black Entertainment Television (BET) no longer represents black people," declared Cassidy Johnson, national organizer of Feminist Majority in the South and at black colleges. "The world does not need to deem us thieves or whores. I am not that! I am a 25-year-old woman. I am the demographic that BET is reaching to and I do not appreciate what I see on TV."
Johnson had a message she wanted Lee to hear. "We need you phenomenal woman, Debra Lee; we need you to be behind us in this cause," she yelled. "Why? Because you are the CEO of Black Entertainment Television. The street echoed with 'amens' and applauds from the audience.
Besides BET, the "Enough is Enough" campaign is also targeting CBS Radio and Radio One, Inc. Both received letters expressing concern about the negative image of black men and women in some of the entertainment content on those networks.
"This is not a one day activity or event. It is something that will continue. We will do this until we see change!" Rev. Coates vowed. "I want those of conscious and conviction to join us here," Coates said. "This is not just about dialogue, this is about change. This is not a moment; this is a movement."
On October 6, 2007 the campaign plans to begin a rally in New York City. "Resounding success won't change BET overnight," said E. Faye Williams, national chairperson for the National Congress of Black Women. "What we see on BET and other stations is not the kind of image we want to portray to our children. We are responsible for molding the minds of our young people. And BET is not the only offender. "
If you are interested in participating or contributing to the "Enough is Enough Campaign" visit www.enoughisenoughcampaign.com.
"Black Entertainment Television (BET) no longer represents black people," declared Cassidy Johnson, national organizer of Feminist Majority in the South and at black colleges. "The world does not need to deem us thieves or whores. I am not that! I am a 25-year-old woman. I am the demographic that BET is reaching to and I do not appreciate what I see on TV."
Johnson had a message she wanted Lee to hear. "We need you phenomenal woman, Debra Lee; we need you to be behind us in this cause," she yelled. "Why? Because you are the CEO of Black Entertainment Television. The street echoed with 'amens' and applauds from the audience.
Besides BET, the "Enough is Enough" campaign is also targeting CBS Radio and Radio One, Inc. Both received letters expressing concern about the negative image of black men and women in some of the entertainment content on those networks.
"This is not a one day activity or event. It is something that will continue. We will do this until we see change!" Rev. Coates vowed. "I want those of conscious and conviction to join us here," Coates said. "This is not just about dialogue, this is about change. This is not a moment; this is a movement."
On October 6, 2007 the campaign plans to begin a rally in New York City. "Resounding success won't change BET overnight," said E. Faye Williams, national chairperson for the National Congress of Black Women. "What we see on BET and other stations is not the kind of image we want to portray to our children. We are responsible for molding the minds of our young people. And BET is not the only offender. "
If you are interested in participating or contributing to the "Enough is Enough Campaign" visit www.enoughisenoughcampaign.com.
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L.Hawkins
posted 10/07/07 @ 10:57 PM EST
I love action. Many people are just talkers. This man is about action. I may not even agree with his methods 100%, but drastic measures are necessary to change the course of our youth! Do a search for . (Continued…)
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