Truth telling.I commend Bill Cosby William Henry "Bill" Cosby, Jr., Ed.D. (born July 12 1937) is an American actor, comedian, television producer, and activist. A veteran stand-up performer, he got his start at various clubs, then landed a vanguard role in the 1960s action show I Spy. for keeping it real with his recent speech ("Cosby Hits a Nerve, but Racism Remains Part of Community's Dilemmas," June 7). There is absolutely nothing honorable about how blacks are portrayed on BET and in films today. The deplorable de·plor·a·ble adj. 1. Worthy of severe condemnation or reproach: a deplorable act of violence. 2. , pornographic portrayal of black men and women as pimps and hookers, along with advancing the idea that we can't speak English, is disgusting. Bravo Bill Cosby! Thank you Leonard Pitts Lenard Pitts is a nationally-syndicated columnist and winner of the 2004 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary. He was originally hired by the Miami Herald to critique music, but within a few years he received his own column in which he dealt extensively with race, politics, and culture. for your commentary. Valdemenia Williams Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. |
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