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But at least Jesse Jackson, in full firebrand form, came to the defense of Lebron and unleashed himself on Captain Dumbass, Cavs owner Dan Gilbert. LeChad, on the other hand, has yet to have a 1980's icon come to his defense after drawing the ire of black women for not casting more of them on his new VH-1 elimination dating show, 'Ochocinco: The Ultimate Catch.' The comical irony is if LeChad was a white man, Whoopi Goldberg would have come to his rescue by now – example one and two. Then again, if Chad was white, I guess black women wouldn't be pissed. To the contrary, the editors at Essence would present him as eye candy for their bi-monthly story affirming black women and their decisions to date white men. But LeChad is a black man. And I think I may have said it before – black women are pissed. Well, at least some black women are (see: Wendy Williams). Others have gotten over the syndrome of reacting to this notion that black men everywhere are brushing them aside like mangy mutts. It's simply not the case.
Interracial Celebrity Couples
Sanaa Lathan and Steven Rifkund
This acting beauty and her music executive man have been dating on the low for months and rumor has it they recently became engaged.
Garcelle Beauvais and Mike Nilon
Actresss Garcelle Beauvais married CAA agent Mike Nilon in 2001. The marriage is now on the rocks following reports that Beauvais caught Nilon cheating.
Zoe Saldana and Keith Britton
Ms. Saldana's been dating this fellow actor for 10 years -- long before she became a megastar with blockbuster hits like 'Star Trek XI' and 'Avatar.'
Iman and David Bowie
Somalian supermodel Iman and rock luminary David Bowie have been married 19 years and have one daughter, Alexandria Zahra -- they make an amazing power couple.
Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry
Halle Berry and French-Canadian supermodel Gabriel Aubry are parents to Nahla Ariela, born March 16, 2008. They announced their split in May of 2010.
Paula Patton and Robin Thicke
This sexy couple met when he was 14 years old at a teen club in Los Angeles. They lived together for 11 years before marrying in 2005. Patton was featured nude on his 'Beautiful Girl' album and appears in two of his videos.
George Lucas and Mellody Hobson
Super producer George Lucas has since the 2007 Academy Awards, been out and about with Mellody Hobson, president of Ariel Capital Management, a billion dollar Chicago based investment fund.
Alfre Woodard and Roderick Spencer
Woodard's been married to her writer hubby for 27 years. They have two children, Mavis and Duncan.
Aisha Tyler and Jeff Tietjens
Aisha and Jeff met as undergrads at Dartmouth College and wed in 1992. Tietjens, an attorney, and actress Tyler both love each other and beer -- they're avid home brewers.
Thandie Newton and Ol Parker
Bi-racial British actress Thandie Newton married her writer/director/producer husband in 1998. The pair have two daughters, Ripley and Nico.
Just stroll down your cable corridor and you'll find another dating show on TV One featuring the ball-busting Omarosa and her cast of black men, of all complexions and careers, pining for her attention. What does this show say about the true interests and intentions of black men? Actually, it doesn't tell us anything. Just as LeChad's show doesn't tell us anything either. All of these dating shows feed our voracious appetites for crap and, ironically, are the furthest thing from "reality".
Nonetheless, it is curious that LeChad doesn't have more black women on his show, and it certainly warrants questions -- but not a full broadside attack. It's really not that important. We're talking about a reality show starring a professional football player who changed his last name to "Ochocinco". Let me change my name to "Mason Unocuatro" and tell me how serious you are going to take me.
It's interesting, but I've yet to hear any chirping from black men about Halle Berry,Sanaa Lathan, Aisha, Tyler, Stacy Dash, Zoe Saldana, Naomi Campbell, Kim Wayans, Paula Patton, Venus Williams, Kerry Washington, Thandie Newton, Tyra Banks, Diana Ross, Shari Belafonte, Alice Walker, Kelly Rowland, Alfre Woodward and Garcelle Beauvais (to name a few) that have all dated and/or married white men. It's a non-issue for us. The sky isn't falling. Yes , I know, I know. We're not concerned because supposedly big-chested blondes and brunettes are lined up waiting to have group sex with us and cater to our every whim. That's not even remotely true. If I said we wish that was true would that satisfy your suspicions?
Look, can't we all just move along? Well, I mean right after open season is declared on me in the comments section. That is what happens next right? But that's what I get for smacking the hornets nest with my bare hands. It's cool; Black Voices actually pays me just enough to stand in front of the firing squad (every now and then). In the words of 'The Wire's' Stinger Bell, "let's get on with it (expletive)!" Until next time.
Mason Jamal writes about men, women and popular culture. For more of his musings, visit www.masonjamal.com. To have his commentary delivered to your e-mail, subscribe here. Keep up with Mason's daily thoughts and observations by following him on Twitter @masonsays.
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By: The Cynic on 7/15/2010 3:36PM
Yeah I saw the clip of Chad on Wendy Williams with him adamantly saying he has a preference. I wonder where that preference was when he had all of those black children? Anyways I actually understand why this would make some black women mad. The media has been constantly attacking them on a weekly, almost daily, basis. I mean if the roles were reversed and society kept telling me I was unwanted or ugly I would be pissed too. Chad's show is like putting salt on the wound. However, people have to understand that it is his choice whether they agree with it or not.
I personally believe that Chad's producers were aware this would add controversy(and attention) to the show. Everything is about money now-a-days anyway.
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By: quitehonestly on 7/16/2010 5:18PM
OK , SO... WHAT IF I SAID YOU'RE FACE WAS CRACKED , I HAD NO INTEREST , and ... THAT YOU WERE A BALD HEADED OLD " CAR SCRATCHER " ... WOULD THAT INCREASE YOUR LEVEL OF PISSTIVETY ?
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By: Duane Jones on 7/17/2010 12:39AM
Hey Cynic,
I agree with you totally. My wife and I watched his show the other night and we both said where are the sistas? oh yeah TV ratings. This is a shame. Even though I'm a happily married black man, I still wanna see some fine sistas on the tube and since they can't be with me, I would like to see them with some well to do brotha. Now what a lot brothas or so called brothas don't realize is if you get a nice fine well raised sista and treat her right she will give you the world or die trying. And besides....sistas age well. better than wine.
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By: hulugi on 7/17/2010 12:59AM
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By: shellfish789 on 7/17/2010 4:36AM
You are absolutely right, every day we BW are bombarded with negativity , but in the mean time other races of women are paying BIG bucks to have what we have naturally....the most recent and ridicules is "Booty Panties".....I say society is jealous of Black women in every way...why all the fuss to try to talk about someone on a daily basis and turn around and try to be like them?.....you don't try to be like people you hate....so I feel proud that other women would go thru the extreme to be like me......and turn around and talk about me...it make me feel good.....and to be honest...while BM are chasing TRASH....WM are making a way to marry and build a solid future with a Black Queen.....(BW)..because WM know he has someone who is "REAL" and not fake...he has someone who will stick by him, he has a sexy woman with natural body parts....and he has a good mother to his kids......so I say BM keep keep going out with these trashy women...you are taking them off WM hands...so they can get to BW.....THANK YOU
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By: Jessica on 7/19/2010 1:51PM
I agree, and would like to add that for years black women have been treated as undesireable, angry,confrontational , and to be discarded once a man gets status. I really don't care what your preference is as long as they make you happy, but there is a deeper issue within the black community. My question is why is it when black women are presented on reality tv shows as slutty, angry women who will fight at the drop of a dime? It's no wonder many believe all of us to be this way. The only way we get on tv is if we perpetuate a horrible stereotype.
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By: No1'sname on 7/20/2010 2:01PM
Stop giving a rat's a$$ about these black so called men choosing outside their race. Black women are the Queen's of the earth & some black men don't deserve being with them. So black women take it as a blessing not having such weak males as those in your lives!
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By: 85 who? on 7/26/2010 1:01AM
I could care less... "They" can have him as far as I am concerned, one less worthless brotha to deal with. Hell...buy Ocho and get T.O Free!!!
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By: Bryan Avant on 7/16/2010 1:37PM
I am a college educated Black American Male,a Marine, and I do not have any children. This IS America.We have black women dating Mexicans, Whites, and many other races. Why are we as a people (Blacks) worried about who Black men date? All we Black men here is, Black men don't take care of their children, our credit is bad an we all have a criminal record. Now for the Black men who are professionals, Black women are either envious of the white woman jealous. Black woman should not be Pissed about anything. Why? It is a choice, just like those Black women who have children with a Black man who not only can't take care of the woman, but cannot provide for the child. Who wrote the "book" that stated Black men can't marry white women or any other nationality. This makes Black women no better than the white men who made it a law to KILL Black men for dating outside their race. When a Black woman dates outside of her race should black men be pissed? I think NOT. Life is a choice Not somebody telling you what your choice is. If so then we are right back in slavery. We do it to ourselves.
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By: Jess on 7/16/2010 3:21PM
First of all...I know plenty of black men who get pissed when they see a white man with a black woman, so that voids out that statement. Also, if you are so educated, why are so many of your words mispelled? Looks like you lacked english classes in your education. Anyway, preference is preference. What is more important is where that preference came from. Is it out of a place of self hatred, or is it simply just that, a preference? That to me is what is more important. I'm a black woman, and I love strong, intelligent self aware black men. And that's just my preference.
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