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Originally posted by Ichinaru19
Yeah I guess that's true but I would still have to disagree on examples like BET and "Black" magazines. But I do understand that this is a discussion for African-American culture, but it would still be sort of odd if we had a "White" American culture thread. Idk mixed feelings but I understand where you are coming at.
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I guess it is difficult to understand if you're not a minority why things like BET, Black magazines etc. (same for magazines/television programming geared towards Latinos, Asians etc) exist, but, the mainstream IS White dominated. You don't have to seek out White culture when White is the status quo. And it's difficult for ethnic subcultures to be seen and heard among that. BET was established during a time when MTV would not play Black artists and music. White run radio stations would not play Black artists. Looking at an example in the print world, Vogue magazine has only had
14 issues featuring minorities of ANY kind -- since
1892. Most other mainstream publications have similar track records. Things like that created a huge demand for Black people and other minorities that would like to see themselves and their culture reflected in their entertainment.
, but then I know some who say that they're fine washing theirs every like two days. So I am just confused.
