At this rate, it looks as if I may be creating one meaningful message a month.
I'm focusing my attention on the new BET show Harlem Heights. Its supposed to highlight the friendships between a group of under 30 african American adults.
The characters are a bit stereotypical, but I'm not too surprised because its BET. As I watch it a bit more, I realize that the premise is similar to Baldwin Hills, (if you're not familiar with it, wiki it) with an older cast. Its based in Harlem, which I assume is to attract the attention of the "urban" audience. Living not too far from Harlem, I had hopes that the show would actually display people of substance that I can relate to.
The show starts during the election. They center on the election of the first black president, and how its important for people our age to make a difference in our community. Yada yada yada. Not to say that this isn't a historic event, nor that I'm impervious to being an asset to our communities, however, tell me something I haven't heard.
Despite the stereotypes of the "hood" dude, the stank prissy chicks, the baller turned businessman, and the activist, I was willing to give Harlem Heights a chance. Until..........
I see these mofos passing chicken in a KFC commercial......
I'm done.
