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Dear Mr. Cox,
I enjoy your show & I listened to your interview w/Mr. Paul Mooney. I feel your question re: Mr. Mooney’s anger, was asked or answered in the vain you approached it.
In a perfect world, Mr. Mooney would have been able to answer your question based on his life experiences & have his response be accepted by many listeners due to their shared experience re: racism & historical facts, etc.
I believe we can speak openly about any issue as long as we address the problem with examples of how we deal with the ugly truth with examples of overcoming. Mr. Mooney has seen & heard a lot & has proven you can overcome; not forget; but overcome by staying the course. He’s a legend & should be one of the many African-Amerian legends who can teach and empower many of us about how to deal with adversity.
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Dear Mr. Cox,
I enjoy your show & I listened to your interview w/Mr. Paul Mooney. I feel your question re: Mr. Mooney’s anger, was not asked or answered in the vain in which you approached it.
In a perfect world, Mr. Mooney would have been able to answer your question based on his life experiences & have his response be accepted by many listeners due to their shared experience re: racism & historical facts, etc.
I believe we can speak openly about any issue as long as we address the problem with examples of how we deal with the ugly truth with examples of overcoming. Mr. Mooney has seen & heard a lot & has proven you can overcome; not forget; but overcome by staying the course. He’s a legend & should be one of the many African-Amerian legends who can teach and empower many of us about how to deal with adversity.
For Spike Lee:
Do you ever feel marginalized in Hollywood as a “black director” or a director of only “black films? Why wasn’t your WWII movie better received by critics or a mainstream audience?
Thanks.
Hi Tony
I enjoy the show very much. I am glad you are back on the air. My question is: Why is Spike not in support of Tyler perry work. ( I heard is comment already. I want to here the truth!!) He Is a Black director just like him. They both had to struggle to get where they are in their career’s. I understand that we will disagree at times with ones work. But we all need the support of each other.
Mr. Perry is addressing the Black audience with his work and story telling just like Mr. Lee is doing. Mr. Perry is giving Black Actors and actress work. Hollywood, Who has forgotten us. Maybe Mr. Lee can work on some positive things for the Black audience again.
Warren Tucker, ATL,Ga
My favorite 2009 movies include Precious, Good Hair, Black Dynamite, and the new Clooney film, Up in the Air.
Hi tony looooooove the show i just want the name of the book and the judge that wrote it on hollywood and the justice system. you did the interview on tuesday december 8th here in las vegas. Id appreciate all that you do tony thanks…
Mr Cox,
You provided the most thoughtful treatment of the “obesity epidemic” I have heard in popular media. I am doing research on food marketing that targets youth with a particular focus on black girls stories. I am also planning to teach a course called Race, Gender and Healthy Body Narratives and would like transcripts of your series to use in class if they are available. Thank you for taking up this issue and providing a thorough race and gender conscious examination.
Hi, WHERE is your link to the January 11, 2010 broadcast? I’m trying to find link to Mr. Cox’s interview w/black stunt woman Angela Merrill(?) Thanks
It’s there, the second story below the top headline “Minority and Poor Students Majority in the South”.
Click on the link that mention Angela Meryl’s name.
I’m sorry you had trouble finding it.
tc
So I am listening to the interview with Mr. Boothe and I am continually disappointed in the lack of attention paid to the systematic exclusion of those with criminal records (regardless of teh specifics of the conviction). Boothe suggests in his book and speaking that creating your own income is the only way to “make-it”. I have suggested to him that there shjould be a more piublic outcry for systematic change that would allow those who have been redeemed and rehabilitated to work in areas which they are qualified for. This idea mis poo-poo by Boothe and most who speak on the topic. I would love to see a piece devoted to understanding that once a criminal always a criminal is not true. There are some of us who have achieved degrees in and outside of the walls that shjould be honered beyond the record and we should be able to participate fully. Once a debt is paid, why is the history still held against us- til death do us part really. Just a show suggestion.
Enjoy the program whenever I can catch it. What is the theme song you’re playing that has an african beat? This is a nice one when I’m running in the morning.
Shirley
Richmond, TX
Martha Hawkins told of her mothers cornbread at Martha’s Place. You mentioned in your broadcast that you would post the receipe. Can you please provide the link or information. Thank you
Rick,
Thanks for responding. The link should be up now to Martha Hawkins’ site.
But here’s the Sallie Hawkins Cornbread Recipe, just in case:
1 1/2 cups of self rising cornmeal
1/2 cup of self-rising flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 cup buttermilk
4 tablespoons shortening, melted
1/2 cup water
1. Preheatr the oven to 425 degrees
2. Combine all the ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Stir with a wooden spoon until throroughly blended
3. Pour the mixture into a well-grreased skillet and bake 35 minutes, until golden brown.
Serves 12.
Tony Cox
CHILD OBESITY IS IMPORTANT, TO ME, MORE IMPORTANT OUR GOVERNMENT SHOULD HAVE
MORE HEALTHIER FOODS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES
ORGANIC FOODS ARE A JOKE, ONLY ATTRACKED TO THE MORE ELITE. A MOTHER WITH 3 TEENS
AND $10. WHAT DO YOU THINK SHE IS GOING
TO BUY. KIDS ARE NOT EATING THE FREE LUNCHES/LOW FAT, BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT TASTY, SO THE DUMPSTERS ARE FULL OF FOODS
THAT ARE BEING TRASHED BY THE CHILDREN.
EXERCISE AND EATING IN MODERATION IS JUST
AS GOOD, IF IMPLEMENTED WITH NO OPTIONS.
JUST BECAUSE ONE IS THIN DOES NOT MEAN
HE OR SHE IS HEALTHY, CHILD OR ADULT.SELF
ESTEEM. I HAVE NEVER SEEN SO MANY PEOPLE
DISATISFIED WITH THEMSELVES AND COMPARING
THEMSELVES TO OTHERS.IT IS ALL CALLED
COMMON SENSE.
lol, Tyler is so funny! I love him.
Hi Tony,
I’m listening to your discussion on The Cold Case Project. I appreciate the insight given on this issue. I believe this project is one that reopens old wounds that many have resolved to be taken to the grave, but however, is one that strenghtens awareness to a younger generation of what really took place during that time. I commend you on your approach to each issue that you address on your show. I’m yet a young man who takes great intrest in many of the wide range of issues that you address. Please contiune to demonstrate such excellence and intergrity in your contributions to our culuture and world. I would like to express my thanks to yourself as well as your supporting team and all that make your program possible.
Sincerely,
Phillip Suber
Katy, Tx
What are the the title and name of artist of your theme song? It’s subtly Ellingtonian.
Greetings to you Mr. Cox,
I feel very compelled to submit a comment to you based on your February 22nd program with Michelle Alexander and her new book “The New Jim Crow.” Your discussion with Ms. Alexander was so timely for me personally as I participate in a class on caring for marginalized populations at Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta. At the same time, I work for a nonprofit organization which deals with the homeless and imprisoned. I read and respond to mail from the prison population quite often in my position. I am also a former middle school teacher who taught in two urban school districts in St. Louis, Missouri. I am in awe of the work Ms. Alexander has put into writing this book. I agree it is not for everyone to read, but certainly it is a must read for those of us who want to REALLY change institutionalized racism. I know from personal experience how our African American males are blatantly coerced into behaviors that are harmful to them and ultimately result in extremely damaged men who are expected to perform as whole human beings. I saw it everyday as a classroom teacher, and it is mindboggling to hear educators discuss education reform with no real dedication to change a system that desperately needs an overhaul. There is nothing more painful than to watch the spark of learning disappear from eager and great minds, but it truly happens everyday in schools across this country. African American boys and young men lose a little something each day they attend school even if they are aware of it. I have so much to say on the subject of the plight of African American males in this country, but I will end my comment by saying thank you to you and your guest Michelle Alexander and anyone else who is fighting an uphill battle to save African American males and the African American community. Peace and blessings to you.
About Tiger Woods: His problem is 100%
personal nothing more, nothing less. Let
me ask your listerners, do you know what
their wives,husbands, girlfriends, etc.are doing 24/7? NO, but when it happens to them, oh it is none of our
business, and they are absolutely right.
So what is the difference. There are so
many other issues, we as blacks should be
focused on rather than Tiger’s priate life. The media in today’s market is so
far wrong, this country is in trouble. It
is time we try to get back on tract and
move forward on a positive note. I promise you Tiger will be alright. Why
continue to judge him, pray for him in-
stead. That would be more Christ like.
I really like the jazz music you use as an interlude for the show. Can you tell us who it is? Thanks.
Love the show.
Hello,
Mr. Cox, on the Feb. 16th airing of Upfront, the discussion centered around the book “the denzel principle.” In the introduction to the interview you aired excerpts from a nightline show that aired a few days prior to your interview. What was the date of that Nightline show and do you remember the main topic of that segment? I need it for more context as my wife and I review you interview with Mr. Isreal. Let me know; thanks!
Tony, I appreciate it when you featured jazz artists. My motto is we must replace sex and violence and sax and violins.
Peace,
Tennessee Valley Jazz Society-Huntsville
Are your shows archived? We can”t listen to them at Our local station here in Houston(KTSU.org) at the time that they are presented!! Thank you!
March 11, 2010
Question? I notice several of your shows
are repeats, why?
With reference to the Danzel method, no one knows what type of husband, father
he is behind CLOSED DOORS. Most Blk. women have such unrealistic criteria’s
for Blk. men, when many of them bring
even less to the table. Getting a man is
not hard to me, keeping them is the pro-
blem, again, women do things for men just
to say they are with someone, instead of
being a unit, growing together. I could
care less about Danzel, other than being
a good actor, who really knows other than
his family. My mother always told her girls that we should want a man who could
be a good husband, provider, father and
make an honest living, and that we should
be good mothers, homemakers, all of which
should be done in the name of our Lord and savior.
For Mr. Woods:
When will we as a culture (and a people) realize that we are voting against our own interests when we side with the Democrat Party? They care nothing for us, and only for our vote. Even our own elected officials sell us out for the nearest payday… why do we vote against liberty and for tyranny election after election?
Atlanta, GA
Mr. Woods:
Would it not be more logical for our government to find a way to inusre the last of the uninsured (20 – 35 Million people) in our country rather than completely overhauling healthcare for 330 Million people? How exactly does something like this happen?