Meet Norbit
This petition is to serve as a boycott, and notice to the producers of the new Eddie Murphy movie Meet Norbit (Dreamworks, SKG). I am disgusted and horrified at this depiction and demonization of dark... continue reading »
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"After seeing the previews, I questioned why Eddie would go backwards in film quality after making Dreamgirls. The movie doesn't look funny, but sends a negative message about black people."
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"This repeated negative, disparaging imagery of Black women--especially brown-skinned Black women, MUST STOP!!! For a full discussion of this issue/crisis, see article, "Open Season on Black Women?" found at: http://drmccloud.com/second.php4?id=news . This"
"There are a few boycotts planned surrounding this movie. If we don't stand up for ourselves and demand respect, who will fiight for us? I'm sure no other ethnic group would be subject to such humiliation. He did not have to do this."
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"We use napster from time to time and when the advertisements show up on my screen, I cover it up. I don't want my beautiful brown little girl to see it!"
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"we don't have this problem too much in my country, but we know eddie does not like african women. maybe he just likes light better but this movie is insulting to africans, american africans and those who are struggling with weight. i dont think i will sup"
"VEry demorilizing film! I'm offended and I will not spend my money this movie!"
"disgusting, he wants to be a woman so badly. his poor mama"
"I happen to love Big Black Beautiful Women"
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"Why doesn't he come out as a Gay American (who is on the DL)while he is at it??"
"A little black girl told me recently that she wished she was white. Norbit does a gross disservice to her and to scores of others like her. Norbit is a disgrace and a very dangerous movie. A little white boy at the theater I went to kept screaming, "Shani"
"What a waste of talent and money. This movie is degrading to the African American Family."
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"Tabitha, no one took your down. I started this petition, so if you don't see your , it's because the sponsor removed them I did not. I think you have a right to your opinions even if they don't agree with mine. Peace."
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