Black in America

Tonight I watched the CNN documentary special, “Black in America.” I found it to be very interesting and intriguing. Tonight the documentary starts out with a strong and loving black family (The RAND Family) learning about their white ancestor and meeting some of their white relatives for the first time. Other discussions were issues such as education and our young children in America. Single mothers raising children, children born to interracial parents, health care issues, single women dating, the church; AIDS and it’s affects on our black women; homicide in the black community.

Tonight special ended with the bond of the RAND Family.

Tomorrow night the CNN Documentary Special “Black in America” continues. This time the discussion will be “The Black Man in America” it will be very interesting to see how exactly how CNN reports “The Black Man in America.” How about the Black gay man? Will CNN follow the black community, place us in this esoteric group, and refuse to discuss us. On the other hand, will our presence be acknowledged? If so, will the mere mentioning of us be positive or negative?

I eagerly await part two of CNN’s “Black in America.” I think CNN has done an excellent job in presenting the issues that plague Black America. However, while I am aware that the documentary is not about “Black Gay Men” in order for it to ring truth, we should not be overlooked. We, Black Gay Men are Doctors, Lawyers, Teachers, Brothers, Friends, Uncles, Pastors, Actors, Professional Ball Players, etc. We too are a vital part “Black in America.”