tag:ta-nehisicoates.theatlantic.com,2009://8/tag:ta-nehisicoates.theatlantic.com,2008://31.42113- 2009-06-08T03:36:27Z Comments for <![CDATA[Billy Dee Williams says "Step away from the Cotillion, ma'am"]]> Movable Type 4.24-en tag:ta-nehisicoates.theatlantic.com,2008://31.42113 2008-08-12T13:00:07Z 2008-08-12T11:21:03Z <![CDATA[Billy Dee Williams says "Step away from the Cotillion, ma'am"]]> Long time poster Shani-O blogs about a week of reading, the Washington Post's internets for blacks, The Root, and concludes:The multitude of views share the same over-earnest musings of privileged black folks who are mainly interested in talking about how... Ta-Nehisi Coates The Root, and concludes:

The multitude of views share the same over-earnest musings of privileged black folks who are mainly interested in talking about how privileged they are.
So what do you think Ta-Nehisi? Well, I'm glad you asked. Having written for the Root and other WashiPo outlets, I think its cool that they're offering a place for black writers. So often, much of what we believe either doesn't get said, or it gets said in publications whose subscription base is over 60. From that perspective, it's a good thing.

Still, I do think it's hard to do a black publication in this day and age. Not because we don't need one, but because we're all sort of at this bridge point. Take a look at this blog. Obviously I spend a lot of time thinking about black people. But I also spend a lot of time thinking about the Dallas Cowboys, video games and The Prestige. I try to render the world through an African-American male lens--its the only one I have. But I also try to remember that the world is bigger than that.
]]> tag:ta-nehisicoates.theatlantic.com,2008://31.42113-comment:118761 Comment from Sam on 2008-08-12 Sam So... can you write about the Prestige? I really liked that movie. Also, are no Atlantic bloggers besides Jim Fallows watching the Olympics?

]]> 2008-08-12T13:27:00Z tag:ta-nehisicoates.theatlantic.com,2008://31.42113-comment:118762 Comment from James on 2008-08-12 James I think Andrew may be watching Phelps, but I'm not sure that counts.

]]> 2008-08-12T13:28:33Z tag:ta-nehisicoates.theatlantic.com,2008://31.42113-comment:118765 Comment from Just Dropping By on 2008-08-12 Just Dropping By I liked The Prestige too and I'd also be interested in hearing Coates' thoughts about it.

]]> 2008-08-12T13:56:04Z tag:ta-nehisicoates.theatlantic.com,2008://31.42113-comment:118767 Comment from Ta-Nehisi Coates on 2008-08-12 Ta-Nehisi Coates http://www.ta-nehisi.com lol. seriously guys? i was gonna talk about
"mad men" today...

]]> 2008-08-12T14:06:58Z tag:ta-nehisicoates.theatlantic.com,2008://31.42113-comment:118768 Comment from James on 2008-08-12 James TNC,

I was going to add to the 'Prestige' requests - but given how good Mad Men has been so far, I'd prefer MM first.

]]> 2008-08-12T14:08:41Z tag:ta-nehisicoates.theatlantic.com,2008://31.42113-comment:118773 Comment from André on 2008-08-12 André meh...why WOULD one expect a web presence that speaks to ALL blacks? that's lazy and essentialist to boot.

me, i come here for the comments on fatherhood, the D&D references, and the cogent opinions you have on race and the f*ckery of stupid people. i'm black...where do i fit?

one last thought...show me a website that actually provides REAL, pragmatic advice for dealing with prejudiced co-workers, supporting family members less fortunate than you, and being strong without succumbing to mental stress...and THEN you've got a site that just might appeal to a majority of Blacks, regardless of class.

]]> 2008-08-12T14:29:39Z tag:ta-nehisicoates.theatlantic.com,2008://31.42113-comment:118779 Comment from Stacy on 2008-08-12 Stacy Yes, please post about "Mad Men." This show seems to continue to get better. Although I do wish Roger Sterling had more of a story line this season Frankly, I wish he was in every scene, but I suppose its still pretty early...

]]> 2008-08-12T14:52:06Z tag:ta-nehisicoates.theatlantic.com,2008://31.42113-comment:118786 Comment from James on 2008-08-12 James I tried to push the 'Atlantic/Wire' analog, but perhaps Atlantic/Mad Men would work better.

Pete Campbell/Ross Douthat is the first one that jumps to mind.

Perhaps Cooper/Fallows

Too obvious would be Salvatore/Sullivan

Depending on how charitable you're feeling

Joan/McArdle
Peggy/McArdle

Who would be Don Draper though?

]]> 2008-08-12T15:06:37Z tag:ta-nehisicoates.theatlantic.com,2008://31.42113-comment:118793 Comment from shani-o on 2008-08-12 shani-o http://shanio.blogspot.com André, you said:

"meh...why WOULD one expect a web presence that speaks to ALL blacks? that's lazy and essentialist to boot."

I don't think anyone would. But The Root isn't as varied as it could be, and that's my beef. I'll read Ebony or Jet, because they don't pretend to be anything other than pr machines for black folk. The Root supposedly represents more. I just wish it was a bit more progressive.

Also, Ta-Nehisi, way to make my post about you. You ARE a blogger!

Also, also: hey, I love cotillions!

]]> 2008-08-12T15:20:51Z tag:ta-nehisicoates.theatlantic.com,2008://31.42113-comment:118848 Comment from Just Dropping By on 2008-08-12 Just Dropping By lol. seriously guys? i was gonna talk about "mad men" today...

Yes, seriously, but then again I personally don't care about Mad Men, so I'm biased.

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