As I was doing my reading for class I began to think about newer shows that represent being "black". Much of the literature we have been reading is about shows in the the 1980's and early nineties. With much excitement Lincoln Heights, one of my favorite shows, is going to be returning for another season this fall. I never thought much about what the show represents until reading the book for class. Lincoln Heights is about a black family living in a crime ridden part of California. While the family members themselves are portrayed as successful individuals, the father is a poilce officer, the mother is a nurse, and the children can be overacheivers there are still many unique elements to the show. For instance I can't help but wonder if the family would still be faced with the same kind of crime and struggles if it was a white family placed in the neighborhood. The son in the family also has multiple run ins with gangs. The daughter is in an interracial relationship. In some ways it definetly portrays things to think about. I haven't really developed an opinion on what the show represents but it is the most recent example I can think of that represents an all black family set in the 2000's. For those of you who have seen the show what do you think about it?
I haven't seen the show personally but it's definitely something that has crossed my mind. I think your family can have a great impact on how they shape your opinion and comfort level. My family is not the most understanding of interracial relationships. I know I cannot change them but I can just try and spread my understanding to those around me.
ReplyDeleteI dated a girl once that was half Albanian and Italian. I am Italian so it's really not that big of a deal but her skin is relatively on the darker side, almost caribbean. Once my family got to know her they had no problems, and I made it a point to introduce her and have her over as much as possible so they thought about who she was and not what she is.