The Ignorance of Stacey Dash

What was the first thing you were taught about the African American heritage?

I guess it all fell down Stacey

Think long and hard before answering that question. I remember mine, simple slavery. Our history is presented to us as if African Americans only roots were being enslaved. If not slaves here in America than slaves in Africa, who were traded here to continue slavery. Disregarding African kings, queens, tribes, and indigenous culture all over the world; Kemet, Aboriginals, the Mongols, Meso-America, Nubians, etc...The other races begin from their tribes and colonies, but we began from slavery? No, you realize once you do some extended research that we (all people) were falsely educated to that accordance. Ultimately causing devalues segregation, and mistreatment that are still present in today's society. Is this intentional? Some argue no and many suggest that the mistreatment is, but ultimately that's for you to decide. As for promoting segregation such as BET, Black History Month, and the NAACP Image awards, in response to actress Stacey Dash most recent comment, "you're either for integration or segregation, we should get rid of these" why would anyone want to get rid of history only for it to be shield and lied about? I completely understand the point of view that such names constantly implicates race, which ultimately continues the prejudices and segregation. Yes, this is true, however for equality things like; the history, TV networks, award show, careers ...the list can go on needs to be completely equal for all ethnicity and culture.  Her statement makes me wonder if Stacey has ever read books outside of the classroom, because seems like the last thing she read was mediatakeout. We're taught about the Native American people and culture, and the colonized White Americans but never the Asian American, Mexican Americans, or African American. People feel welcomed when they can identify and respect one another.

The View cast heavily weighed in on the subject making great arguments. Television itself supports most stereotypical ideas, including BET, which is actually white owned and underneath the same network as MTV, Viacom. So that alone really isn't substantial enough to portray Black culture. However people need shows and stations that they can identify with in order to believe it's reality, because sorry Stacey not everyone live in a clueless world being the token characters of their inner circle. Also who are you to specifically point out all of the "Black" segregation while living off of them? BET also responded to Stacey's statement that instantly became one of the funniest clapbacks of the season. Note to Stacey: If you're going to speak about segregation vs. integration, why not point out all of the segregation; Latinas having their own networks, Logo the gay and lesbian network, Lifetime which is a network for women. All of those are separate because not everyone wants to watch Friends all of the time. No shade towards Friends because I in fact love that show, but you should see the point. 

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The facts are black shows, black awards, black stations, were created because they were not allowed an entrance to them. If the culture wasn't highly influential ultimately receiving more attention from the audience I'm quite sure we still wouldn't be allowed.  Indigenous people weren't even considered people at one point in time. So you wouldn't have been considered American. Did a change of heart make these laws and rules change? Uhhh Nooo money did duh. The same thing that's making you looks like an idiot and pays you on all of these "black" channels. History is history you can not erase the facts, so if the society chooses to disregard the African American people's contributions to the civilization on a daily basis, why take away a month of acknowledgement. Anyways, after Stacey made the comment it went viral as many celebrities and fans stated their disappointment with her. I don't think I've heard any statements agreeing with Ms. Dash. She responded to twitter and instagram comments and to former boyfriend Prophet who stated that Stacey hates herself and gets skin bleaching treatments. Well I hope one day you can love yourself Stacey and your melanin, because I know I do.