Nelson George on "Good Hair" and BlackAtlas.com
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Nelson George, executive producer of Chris Rock's controversial documentary now out in theaters, "Good Hair," talks about how the film exposes the global business and religious resources behind popular black hairstyles. Watch the video interview with George, an esteemed cultural critic, to find out why Beyonce has a religious ceremony in India to thank for her hair extensions.George is also busy launching BlackAtlas.com, a new site funded by American Airlines that provides tips and personal insight about touring the world, from an African-American perspective. BlackAtlas highlights the hottest destinations in the world, pointing out stores, hangouts, beauty salons (for the good hair) that black tourists should be aware of in planning their trips.
"We're trying to build an online community," says George. "Black travelers want to know...what's the vibe towards black people in this particular place?"
Not all capitals of the world made it onto George's travel list for BlackAtlas. "Moscow has a very terrible reputation for racism right now." So Moscow got skipped.
"The whole idea of where you go to be comfortable is very important for people," says George.
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11-11-2009 @ 6:01PM
Tyrone said...
The one thing I dislike about the african american community/culture is that we spend to much time denying and pointing the finger at others.RAP MUSIC does not make people do violence, but it doesnt help.I listen to Barry White to get me in the mood for love and gospel music to inspire/overcome.. Nobody will ever do a driveby to classical music.Teen pregnancy and the incarceration rate is a major problem in the innercity with black and latino cultures,it is worthless to point to suburban/rural america or "white people" we need to address the realities we need to deal with.. Of course black women dont wanna be white,but America through systematic racism and white/euro supremacy taught us that we are not beautiful and things black arent good or desirable.From relationships to self identity we hate ourselves or was taught to; through mental slavery; a fact.Nappy hair is way more manageable than straight hair, because that is its natural state.I love this movie for shedding light on the issue just as The color purple and Boyz and the hood did. Lets face facts, stop avoiding truths and blaming others... Madam Cj Walker would be ashamed if she knew how much money we made the Koreans and Whites and how less we control of our hair... :(
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