Basketball Wives has been criticized since its inception for its portrayal of black women. Fans have tuned in for four seasons to see the women fuss, fight, make up and do it all over again. There have been some catfights but it was typically relegated to glass throwing, hair pulling and the occasional slap. However, it seems like the cast wanted to take things up a … [Read more...]
Tamia Talks About Being a Real “Basketball Wife,” Her Music Career, and MS
R&B songstress Tamia has been in the game for almost 2 decades, can you believe it? With a new album slated for a June release, Mrs. Grant Hill has a lot on her plate, including keeping her marriage fresh and managing her battle with multiple sclerosis. The artist stresses growing with your partner, constant communication, and doing what's best for your marriage in this … [Read more...]
Are Black Women Being Negatively Stereotyped On TV?
Basketball Wives, Real Housewives of Atlanta, Love & Hip Hop, Bad Girls Club. Do these "reality" shows ring a bell? I admit, I'm guilty for watching the drama unfold, caught up in the character profiles, coming to my conclusion of who these ladies are based on their portrayal on television. However, I'm not like these women. I don't go out to fancy restaurants and public … [Read more...]
Money Monday: Is Television Causing Us to Spend More?
by Dr. Charles Alonzo Peters I have to admit VH-1's "Basketball Wives" is one of my guilty pleasures. Does it matter that very few of these women can actually call themselves "wives," or that most of the scenes are scripted beyond belief? But what really caught my attention was the most recent episode. Shopping with her man, Ashley Walker enters the upscale shoe boutique … [Read more...]
Black Marriage In Pop Culture: A Look Back At 2010
What does black marriage look like for 2011? Like the saying goes, you don't know where you're going until you know where you've been. Let's take a look at the top stories of 2010: "You Saved Me" Becomes Second Documentary Hit For The Tylers Lamar and Ronnie Tyler keep the positive images of black marriage flowing, this time with "the greatest love stories ever … [Read more...]