MTV’s "White People" Is What This Generation Needs

MTV’s "White People" Is What This Generation Needs
by Ishmael Mayhew 
www.dope-ish.com
Staff Writer 


MTV's new docu-series, "White People" couldn't come at a better time. As much as we would like to blame media for it's overkill of negative images in the recent racial genocide on African-American and Latino American citizens, it has done something good; made America pay attention, however distorted its portrayal may be.

The show, created by Jose Antonio Vargas, a legal immigrant from the Philippines, delves into all of the questions that need answers and dialogue during this tumultuous period of re-occurring racial tension on the U.S. What is most surprising about the show is that the answers are so honest, especially from the younger white generation. "White People" didn't cut any corners and gave an insightful perspective of racism, white privilege, immigration and discrimination from more than one minority group's view.

The most delightful part of the production and format of the show was the inclusion of facts and figures. The show perfectly balanced unbiasedly addressing every group's convictions, opinions and experiences and then providing adequate facts, numbers and credible sources for the audience. From the relationship between blacks and whites, asian immigrants, and Native Americans, the hit docu-series dealt with the issues honestly. It's safe to say "White People" is for white people because throughout the show it was clear that most white people where aware of the fact that they are unaware of how racism and white privilege affects other races and how much is doesn't affect whites negatively. I think for the first time in a long time we see healthy and honest discussion in a large mainstream platform about the very difficult and uncomfortable topic of race relations in America. You can watch episodes of White People Wednesdays @ 8/7c on MTV. For full online episodes visit mtv.com. Source link: http://www.dope-ish.com/category/pop-ish/