tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917995590293971950.post2024139338309144635..comments2024-03-19T05:30:21.866-04:00Comments on The Boyce Blog: Black Celebrities Can Learn a lot from Lady GagaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917995590293971950.post-2156370094287316682010-09-21T17:51:41.256-04:002010-09-21T17:51:41.256-04:00WOW! This is one of your first articles that you&...WOW! This is one of your first articles that you've written that I could not agree with you at all! <br /><br />"I’m not sure what to make out of her, primarily because I don’t think about her very much." Clearly this portion of your article is very true because if you had, or done any real research, you certainly wouldn't compare this chick to the likes of Muhammad Ali or Dr. King! I'm floored by your lack on insight to this person and just how dangerous she is to our youth and in particular, young girls. She's not standing up and speaking out, she's using theatrics for popularity and to seduce our children. <br /><br />I simply can't believe that you (of all people) would refer to her as an icon. "Brilliant and impressive stand on "Don't Ask, Don't Well" was more theatrics because what has she done to continue to raise awareness on that subject? Nothing. Has she joined a group or organization that represents that issue? No! This girl is only thinking of her interests when wears underwear in public, wears pounds of meat as clothes while their are millions of people starving. By the way here is her absurd rebuttal for why she did this move: "However, it has many interpretations, but for me this evening, if we don't stand up for what we believe in and if we don't fight for our rights, pretty soon we're going to have as much rights as the meat on our bones. And, I am not a piece of meat". WTF?! That has got to be the biggest pile of bull I've heard since the 2000 election! Absolutely no one or nothing is stopping her (of all people) from expressing their rights-- she wants to dress like a slut, therefore she does! She promotes promiscuity therefore she does. Additionally, she has eating disorders and some have predicted that she will commit suicide! Really, Dr. Boyce-- I'm astonished by you're lack of research on this one! <br /><br />I would suggest you read a few articles by Vigilant Citizen too to understand exactly what the meaning of her (iconic) mission is. While I do think she's being used by her handlers, I know that the message is being delivered just the same to the many, many blind people out there!<br /><br />As far as the other part of your article, black entertainers and sports figures acting or impacting in passionate ways... I agree that more should focus on issues outside of themselves, BUT there are plenty who are doing great things. The difference, they are black and therefore mainstream press and media tends to ignore that. They are only interested in the next clothing line, tennis shoe, car that they purchase, etc. and continue to keep the Black community on a very superficial level. <br /><br />I simply cannot believe this article-- I'm deeply disappointed with you. I swear I can hear Dr. King turning over in his grave!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917995590293971950.post-35432814988449927122010-09-21T16:25:44.444-04:002010-09-21T16:25:44.444-04:00Don't make the mistake I used to Doc. Many bla...Don't make the mistake I used to Doc. Many black entertainers DO more than they might SAY. I had to realize that in many cases they are damned if they do and damned if they don't. If the speak out, "it's just for show". If they do things quietly behind the scenes, "they should do or say more". No one can be all things to all people and taking a stand on one issue like "Lady GaGa" does not an icon make. And in all honesty promoting the homosexual agenda does not impress me a hell of a lot. We Christians are called hate mongers and labeled homophobes but others can vilify us and anyone who believes in the teachings of Christ, but no one makes up new names for them, "Christianophobe" or "bibleophobe".Willie C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917995590293971950.post-68258995432790125602010-09-21T13:36:12.263-04:002010-09-21T13:36:12.263-04:00Boyce, what Kool-aid are YOU drinking? Goo-goo, G...Boyce, what Kool-aid are YOU drinking? Goo-goo, GaGa, is not my leader. Enough said.<br /><br />KarenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com