I’ve been on the fence about posting anything about CNN’s Black in America series.  It’s mainly because I hadn’t watched it, however, I see that I and many other black people did not watch it either.  So who did see it?  I caught snippets of it, but it kept ending in me turning off my tv in a rage about here we go again with stories about single mothers and welfare babies and deadbeat baby daddies.  I know, to CNN’s credit, there were positive stories, too, but they seem watered down and overshadowed by the things we already see all over tv.

That’s why right here, right now, I am announcing that I, Affrodite, will be publishing my own Black in America series on this blog.  I want to shed a spotlight on the Black America that we often don’t see on tv.  The non slam dunkin’, hip hop video vixen, fast running Black America.

Got a good story to share?  Check my About Me page and get in touch with me directly or post a comment.

As if you’re not already exhausted by the plethora of social networking sites in existence, here yet emerges another.  I like the premise so I thought I would share the link with you.  Thanks, aw, for sending me this website link.

http://www.blackinamerica.com/

Their front page states…

BlackInAmerica.com is an online social network for African American men, women, and families that want to shatter the negative stereotypes associated with our race. This platform will help stimulate positive ideas, dialogue and solutions.This site is not affiliated with CNN, but does compliment their “Black In America” special report and tour.

Has anybody tried this site out yet?  If so, what do you think?