Archive for September, 2008

In My Name - Will.i.am, celebrities, dignitaries, and you around the world

Written by Michael Vass
I realize that over the last couple of weeks the main issue facing the nation has been the bailout of the financial markets, and the mortgage crisis that spurred it. But that is hardly the only thing that has been happening in the world, or this nation.
While the major news media has […]

Hollywood’s Role in Smoking

It’s become popular for the right wing conservatives to lobby against violence and other activities in Hollywood productions but Hollywood has had a role in our social development forever.
Recent news indicated that stars such as John Wayne, Spencer Tracy and Clark Gable were paid to promote smoking during Hollywood’s Golden Age. Details idicated that Actresses […]

Celebrity donations - some numbers and organizations you may not know

Written by Michael Vass
Recently I had the opportunity to share my thoughts about how Reuters deliberately diminished the generosity of Oprah Winfrey, and the lack of major media attention to the kind and helpful donation of Tyler Perry. That got me wondering, who is giving back to the public and not getting any attention – […]

Reuters slaps Oprah Winfrey over donations

Written by Michael Vass
When it comes to entertainers and African Americans the major news media really can’t say a positive thing. In fact when they do, you virtually always find any positive surrounded by or minimized by negatives. It’s disgusting.
Let me give you an example.
The worst example that was readily available is the news on […]