Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Washington, DC "Watch Party" hosted by Global Policy Solutions, LLC
Global Policy Solutions, LLC
1830 11th Street, NW
Suite 1
Washington, DC 20001
202-265-5111
NAACP Youth Council, Prince George's County Maryland Branch - HGM Watch Party - Bowie, Maryland
What: "Hot Ghetto Mess" Viewing Party
When: Wednesday, July 25, 2007, 9:00 p.m.
Where: Bowie, Maryland
Contact: Youth Council Advisor Sara Dawson at 301-502-5642 or Robin
Williams at 202-256-5254
Hot Ghetto Mess is scheduled to premiere on BET on Wednesday, July 25,
2007
Although it has not yet aired, the Charlie Murphy/Reggie Hudlin
(Friday) project has generated lots of media notice and opinion.
The title - Hot Ghetto Mess - arouses negative emotions. The
comments about the show on BET*s own website are overwhelmingly
negative. The website of the same name shows photos of young children
in situations that experts believe border on child abuse * such as
children with guns and beer cans in their mouths. BET says that the
television show is not a carbon copy of the website.
We want you to evaluate the show. We will send our responses of the
show to Debra Lee, President of BET. If the show has no redeeming
social value, sponsors will be notified.
Space is limited. Contact: Youth Council Advisor Sara Dawson at
301-502-5642 or Robin Williams at 202-256-5254
National Congress of Black Women, Inc Host Hot Ghetto Mess Watch Parties( Multiple Cities)
isted below. Space is limited so please RSVP. Contact Marvelle at 202.678.6788 (office). E-mail to grandma at hotmail dot com.
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Detroit
Oakland County, Michigan
Sunday, July 22, 2007
DENTON,TX Watch Party, Hosted by Fran and Ciara at TWU
If you attend TWU or North Texas State, you can find out more about the time and the location by contacting them.
fran
OMOHETHERU at aol dot com
ciara
ProEuphemist at aol dot com
Friday, July 20, 2007
National Congress of Black Women Watch Party, Wachington DC
NCBW MEMBERSHIP ADVISORY
WHO: National Congress of Black Women, Inc.
WHAT: “Hot Ghetto Mess” Viewing Party
(Viewing parties are being held across the nation in cooperation with
What About Our Daughters.)
WHEN: Wednesday, July 25, 2007, 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Southwest Washington, D.C. (TBA—NCBW Members Only)
WHY: Hot Ghetto Mess is slated to premiere on BET on Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Although it has not yet aired, the program has generated lots of media notice and opinion.
For many, the very title - Hot Ghetto Mess - arouses negative emotions. The comments about the show on BET’s own website are overwhelmingly negative. The website of the same name shows photos of young children in situations that experts believe border on child abuse – such as children with guns and beer cans in their mouths. BET says that the television show is not a carbon copy of the website.
We want our members to evaluate the show. If the show has no redeeming social value, sponsors will hear from us.
Space is limited. For more information, or to RSVP, call NCBW at 202/678-6788.Atlanta Watch Party, Hosted by Rainbow PUSH
ADVISORY
WHO: Rainbow PUSH Coalition
What: “Hot Ghetto Mess” Viewing Party
Viewing parties are being held across the nation in
cooperation with What About Our Daughters.
When: Wednesday, July 25, 2007, 9:00 p.m.
Where: Billiards Room, Fox Sports Grill
Atlantic Station
Corner of 19th and Market Streets, Atlanta
Why: Hot Ghetto Mess is slated to premiere on BET on Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Although it has not yet aired, the Charlie Murphy/Reggie Hudlin (Friday) project has generated lots of media notice and opinion.
For many, the very title - Hot Ghetto Mess - arouses negative emotions. The comments about the show on BET’s own website are overwhelmingly negative. The website of the same name shows photos of young children in situations that experts believe border on child abuse – such as children with guns and beer cans in their mouths. BET says that the television show is not a carbon copy of the website.
We want Atlanta to help Rainbow PUSH evaluate the show. If it is merely funny, we’ll send roses to Debra Lee, President of BET. If the show has no redeeming social value, sponsors will be notified.
Space is limited. For more information, or to RSVP, call Tina Jones at 404 525 5663.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Press Release - Bishop Carolyn Tyler Guiidry, chair of the Social Action Commission of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
jdupontw@aol.com - email ame-church.com – website
July 19, 2007 For Immediate Release: Contact Chair – Bishop Carolyn Tyler Guidry (213) 574-4332
NO MORE INSULTS MASKED AS ENTERTAINMENT
(Los Angeles) The continuing releases of degrading and inappropriate television shows, movies, music, and videos that are masked as entertainment are being unveiled by various groups, and today we thank Gina McCauley of What About Our Daughters for bringing “Hot Ghetto Mess” to our attention, says Bishop Carolyn Tyler Guiidry, chair of the Social Action Commission of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
This show slated to premier on July 25, 2007 has aired promos that depict women of African descent in an extremely negative light and undercuts decades of efforts to de-program the citizens of the world and eliminate the negative imaging from the slavery era through the early 1950s. The caveats or disclaimers that these portrayals are “not the norm” or that they are “designed to entertain” are inexcusable and unacceptable. Our young women are correct – they deserve respect!
Today we urge BET and VIACOM to re-consider this release; take it back to the drawing board and find more appropriate humor imaging. We urge corporate sponsors to send a resounding message that their firms will not be associated with this irresponsible programming by withdrawing sponsorship. We urge all people of conscience to contact the producer and any associates of this show to express your displeasure and urge them to “stop” until all stakeholders can be heard. We urge every young person to create an eblast to spread the word.
Monday, July 16, 2007
Media Inquiries -
Hi! I'm Gina McCauley, the creator of the What About Our Daughters? blog.
If you are interested in an interview, you should e-mail WhatAboutOurDaughters at gmail dot com. Please indicate your deadline. and PLEASE read the inaugural post of the blog from April 18, 2007 it is in the archives in the side bar at the bottom of the page. Please also at least scroll through the archives for the month of July as they will address MANY of the questions you have.