My Thoughts and Yours- BiA2 CONTINUED

Tonight's Black in America 2 was infinitely better than the first. Soledad O'Brien said she was going to talk about SOLUTIONS with Black in America 2, and tonight I actually feel she did just that. And boy, did she do it well. Tonight's theme, Today's Pioneers, was great journalism overall.

Once again, read the rest to find my points in "to the point" form.

-The part that showed the black couple graduating from Boot Camp was beautiful. "This is the only man that I will ever love. So why not try your hardest to make it work?"

- I loved the poetic lead ins from the commercials. The children were SO cute! Last time Soledad used a poet, but I definitely think this had a better effect.

-The story of the woman with breast cancer was sad. But I do agree with Soledad- she acted like she was winning. I would love to have updates on how she is doing.

-The struggle of the ex-con was painful to watch. The quote that stood out from Chris: "This is survival...it's not a living." (On the struggle of life after being behind bars.)
-The fact that he ended up back in handcuffs was heartbreaking. But I found it hard to believe that his girlfriend had
NO IDEA that he was up to.

-Project Brotherhood: I did not know that less than 5% of physicians are black. Good to see that at least 6 of those black doctors are committed to helping out the black community. But isn't it kinda sad that the way to get black people to go to the doctor is by making it an office/barbershop? Hey, whatever works though!

-Geoffrey Canada's program was JUST what some African Americans need. "That's the pipeline- start from birth and stay with them right through till they graduate from college" . I AGREE! Be a constant force in their life, showing them the correct path. EVERY child needs this, instead of just dropping in their life for a period and then leaving.

-The part on Tyler Perry: The job a journalist is to present ALL sides of a story. So I really appreciated the fact that she showed someone who didn't necessarily agree with the type of work he does. I have watched some of his movies, and I don't care that much for the character Madea. Aside from his/her character, the movies without her(ex-Why did I get Married), are really good. But I do know that I definitely do not care for the "House of Payne" show.  Most of the people I associate with feel the same. So when Soledad said that most black adults in America watch it, I cringed. There are definitely better shows out there.
-and WHY did he change his name? What's wrong with Emmett?
-Tyler did make a good point. You must look far into the future-Ownership is KEY!
-I'm really confused on why exactly the main actor from the House of Payne show received an image award. all he does is run around and yell, scream, and act ignorant.

-Why didn't Soledad close out the program? I think the most important part of a story is the conclusion. And especially considering the fact that this is the LAST Black in America. I wanted her to sum up everything, but I guess she feels that the stories speak for themselves.
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But no need to fear! I refuse to sell my readers short. Tonight, I will do what Soledad neglected to do, and I will sign off Black in America for you.

Tomorrow's Leaders and Today's Pioneers show you just a little taste of what black people can achieve and are currently achieving. Every race has its issues, but the crucial question is "what are your solutions?" And black people in America, as you have just witnessed, are striving to answer that question.

This is Black in America 2: The Solutions. Thank you for watching.

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