Post by imobviouslystaying on Sept 12, 2016 22:43:45 GMT -5
Okay so there are POC in Hamilton. It still falls firmly into Stuff White People like.
Just like country music is Stuff White People like even if they've got Charlie Pride, Hootie (but not the blowfish) and even I've been Rocking to the Rhythm of the Rain for a week straight.
Okay so there are POC in Hamilton. It still falls firmly into Stuff White People like.
It's also the story of exclusively white people, even though the actors happen to be POC. Meanwhile, Shufffle Along was based on a true story of almost all Black people and the discrimination and struggles they faced in theater and in American life in general and that closed after a couple months.
I'm going to move my beef with @kirkette to a different thread because I think there has been important conversation (valid bitch slapping) in here about race.
It's also the story of exclusively white people, even though the actors happen to be POC. Meanwhile, Shufffle Along was based on a true story of almost all Black people and the discrimination and struggles they faced in theater and in American life in general and that closed after a couple months.
Or in Aida, when the interracial couple finally gets to be together, and they live happily ever after. Except for they don't, because they are buried alive together, and immediately die. But, at least they were hugging right?Â
That show is amazing. Hamilton doesn't even touch Aida.
I don't even understand what's coming next. I certainly didn't think we'd make this turn. Is someone going to call out TamiTaylor next because their real issue with her is that they don't like Friday Night Lights?
I don't even understand what's coming next. I certainly didn't think we'd make this turn. Is someone going to call out TamiTaylor next because their real issue with her is that they don't like Friday Night Lights?
And this is petty and not the point, but I HATE when I say I don't really care for something, or I thought something was overrated, or whatever, and people are like OMG YOU DONT KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT ITS THE BEST EVER.
People have different tastes and art, in all forms, is very personal. @kirkette saying she thinks Hamilton is "pretty good" but not quite the greatest thing ever...what's wrong with that? I like Rent, but I don't love it. I vastly prefer Les Mis to Cats. I prefer Picasso to Dali. I think Las Meninas is better than the Mona Lisa. And I hated bridesmaids and thought it was awful, minus the puppies at the end.
None of these opinions are wrong. You might disagree, but I'm not wrong.
It's clear there are so many other issues at play, but the fact that someone described Hamilton as "pretty good" and that was the trigger......I can't even. and I HATE that phrase.
I was going to post something about universities and diversity hiring at the professor level, but I see we've moved on.
So, considering the new topic, I saw Heather Headley in Aida and it was amazing. I saw The Color Purple last year, but am debating going back just to see her in it. She sang the national anthem at the Jets game this past weekend and people at the restaurant we were at gave her a standing ovation.
Post by everafter07 on Sept 13, 2016 11:43:51 GMT -5
I don't come here or post much, but I've been reading these threads over the last couple of days, and I am grateful this was brought up here. I honestly thought teaching DD equality and color-blindness from the get-go was the way to go, but after hearing what the women of color on this board have had to say, I see that that is not at all the best approach. That teaching her about all races, and the unjust social inequities other races have to face is the only way to change the way we as white people think and act going forward. I want to raise my daughter with open eyes, so I thank you for opening mine.
Since we are going completely rogue here...I just got my season tickets to the Kennedy Center (cuz I sometimes like stuff white people like) and I am so excited. I have never had season tickets to the theatre :said with my nose stuck in air: I am so fuckin fancy. LOL
Since we are going completely rogue here...I just got my season tickets to the Kennedy Center (cuz I sometimes like stuff white people like) and I am so excited. I have never had season tickets to the theatre :said with my nose stuck in air: I am so fuckin fancy. LOL
Oooooh you did it! Yay! Tickets for Into The Woods go on sale tomorrow (well for non memebers). We should double date ha ha
I have been reading this post over the last few days. I have been too disgusted to put together an intelligent response.
If you have followed my story on SO you would know that, even though I am white, I can empathize with @kirkette use to discrimination because of my disability. This isn't about me though.
The women who are treating someone differently because of something that can't be changed or controlled is fucking gross! I saw that someone posted that Kirkette talks about her wealth; isn't the name of this board Money Matters Moms? How dare she discuss money!! (Sarcasm)
All of you have children. Do you honestly believe that non of your future grandchildren will be multi-racial? If so, you are even more ignorant than you lead on, and that's saying something!
Lastly, I sincerely hope that none of your children have special needs! You think their blue eyes and blonde hair won't subject them to disability discrimination? Guess what? I have blonde hair and blue(greenish) eyes and I have had elementary, middle school, high school and even college professors not allow me to use the restroom even though I have had to self catherize since I was 4 fucking years old! I've had invitations revoked due to my wheelchair!
You racist women want to act all "whitey mighty"? Just wait until you experience the same feelings directly, or vicariously through your children.
@kirkette , and @narantu and other WoC can't change their race, but you can change being a fucking asshole, you just refuse to change!