Posts Tagged haters

By Jos Truitt • 11 years ago

Actual CNN headline: “A kinder, gentler Ku Klux Klan? ‘We do not hate anyone,’ imperial wizard says”

“Objectivity” in journalism has been redefined to mean that every idea spouted by someone with a publicist deserves equal weight, regardless of whether it’s a bold faced lie. At least that’s the only conclusion I can come to when I see CNN writing about the nice, friendly, environmentalist organization known as the KKK.

“We’re not racists,” [April] Chambers, [secretary of the North Georgia chapter of the Ku Klux Klan] told CNN Monday. “We just want to be with white people.”

The North Georgia KKK was trying to adopt a highway. Which isn’t even a veiled attempt to win positive publicity – it’s completely unsubtle and obvious. But apparently that’s enough for CNN to publish an article that serves as free PR for ...

“Objectivity” in journalism has been redefined to mean that every idea spouted by someone with a publicist deserves equal weight, regardless of whether it’s a bold faced lie. At least that’s the only conclusion I can come ...
By Lori Adelman • 13 years ago

Willow Smith: “Don’t Be Afraid to Be Yourself”

Many people may know that last Monday, 9-year-old Willow Smith, daughter of Will and Jada and apparently freshest face in the pop music game, released a music video for her single “Whip My Hair”. So far, the video has been getting tons of play, making its rounds on the internets and just generally causing a stir. I personally have been jamming to the song, but hey, maybe that’s just me.

What many may not know is the meaning behing “Whip My Hair”. In a recent interview with MTV, Willow Smith explained the inspiration behind her lyrics:

“‘Whip My Hair’ means don’t be afraid to be yourself, and don’t let anybody tell you that that’s wrong. Because the best thing is you.” ...

Many people may know that last Monday, 9-year-old Willow Smith, daughter of Will and Jada and apparently freshest face in the pop music game, released a music video for her single “Whip My Hair”. So far, the ...