Cosby Makes Challenge to Black Community - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 03-07-2008, 12:44 AM

OAKWOOD VILLAGE, Ohio (AP) -- Comedian and activist Bill Cosby says problems in the black community are like dirty laundry that need to be washed, not ignored.

The 70-year-old author and actor told crowds at a community college and a mostly black church in suburban Cleveland on Wednesday that it's time to address head-on problems such as teen pregnancy, crime and school dropout rates among blacks.

Cosby is sometimes criticized for drawing attention to problems in the black community. But his tough love message also is embraced by supporters.

The Rev. Marvin McMickle said people who attended Cosby's lecture only to see a celebrity were missing the point. He calls Cosby a celebrity who challenges people to look at themselves.

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Furienna · 03-13-2008, 08:43 PM

I think Bill Cosby is doing the right thing. Problems must be solved, not ignored.

Ireneparalegal · 03-13-2008, 08:52 PM

He should also address FIDELITY IN MARRIAGES too.

TVFactFan · 03-15-2008, 11:43 AM

I didn't know he was 70, i thought he was closer to 80 like 77/78

But then again I just remembered my mom saying she remembers when TV GUIDE was celebrating his 50th birthday in 1987 so I guess he just looks closer to 80.

03-07-2008, 12:44 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Cosby Makes Challenge to Black Community OAKWOOD VILLAGE, Ohio (AP) -- Comedian and activist Bill Cosby says problems in the black community are like dirty laundry that need to be washed, not ignored. The 70-year-old author and actor told crowds at a community college and a mostly black church in suburban Cleveland on Wednesday that it's time to address head-on problems such as teen pregnancy, crime and school dropout rates among blacks. Cosby is sometimes criticized for drawing attention to problems in the black community. But his tough love message also is embraced by supporters. The Rev. Marvin McMickle said people who attended Cosby's lecture only to see a celebrity were missing the point. He calls Cosby a celebrity who challenges people to look at themselves. http://tv.msn.com/tv/article.aspx?ne...5&silentchk=1&
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03-13-2008, 08:43 PM	#2
Furienna Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Oct 22, 2006 Location: Örnsköldsvik, Sweden Posts: 6,280	I think Bill Cosby is doing the right thing. Problems must be solved, not ignored.

03-13-2008, 08:52 PM	#3
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	He should also address FIDELITY IN MARRIAGES too.

03-15-2008, 11:43 AM	#4
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,062	I didn't know he was 70, i thought he was closer to 80 like 77/78 But then again I just remembered my mom saying she remembers when TV GUIDE was celebrating his 50th birthday in 1987 so I guess he just looks closer to 80.