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16. Was giving Black actors leading roles on television a victory for the networks?

Mon Feb 3, 2014, 03:13 AM

Feb 2014

Rather than playing servants, they were teachers or government agents. This pissed off the racists so much that some stations in the South refused to air the shows.

If you can't see it fine, but I suggest you step back and look at the forest, rather than planting your face against that big ass tree.

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Sweet! "Coca Cola-It's Beautiful-Behind the Scenes" [View all] Cha Feb 2014 OP

That's a beautiful video! countryjake Feb 2014 #1

It's so Poignant, countryjake~ Cha Feb 2014 #4

Time to go post this on Allan West's blog TlalocW Feb 2014 #2

Ooooh, please give us updates on that... n/t freshwest Feb 2014 #7

thank you for that, very beautiful video ! nt steve2470 Feb 2014 #3

You're Welcome, steve! Cha Feb 2014 #6

It's amazing how a shitty company can use diversity in their commercials... Vashta Nerada Feb 2014 #5

Thanks for Kicking the thread! Cha Feb 2014 #9

Conversely, that shitty company just gave a big fuck you rufus dog Feb 2014 #11

Yeah. Vashta Nerada Feb 2014 #12

Was giving Black actors leading roles on television a victory for the networks? rufus dog Feb 2014 #16

Well said, rufus! Cha Feb 2014 #24

I think it's better than Chipotle's commercial. joshcryer Feb 2014 #22

They know how to manipulate our emotions Generic Other Feb 2014 #35

Who is Leni Wiesenthal? Behind the Aegis Feb 2014 #36

Yes, I spelled her name wrong. Excuse me Generic Other Feb 2014 #49

Even curious-er... people who believe Godwin's Law to be part and parcel of critical thought LanternWaste Feb 2014 #70

And manipulate they did. Vashta Nerada Feb 2014 #50

I know-- this is blowing me away. Marr Feb 2014 #37

Do you think it's possible for people to Le Taz Hot Feb 2014 #44

For sure! Thanks. mountain grammy Feb 2014 #46

Yes, we all went and bought cokes to save diversity demwing Feb 2014 #48

Do you honestly think Coke cares about diversity. Vashta Nerada Feb 2014 #51

Who cares if they care? demwing Feb 2014 #52

Their message was about selling Coke. Vashta Nerada Feb 2014 #53

That's YOUR opinion. demwing Feb 2014 #54

It's not an opinion. Vashta Nerada Feb 2014 #55

Regardless of what Coke intended demwing Feb 2014 #56

It was a marketing ploy that played on people's emotions. Vashta Nerada Feb 2014 #57

Cynical much? demwing Feb 2014 #59

I am highly cynical. Vashta Nerada Feb 2014 #60

Good job, demwing! Cha Feb 2014 #63

I don't think recognizing a commercial as good or entertaining is equivalent to "failing for it". LanternWaste Feb 2014 #68

Kick~ Cha Feb 2014 #8

thanks for recs, kiddos! Cha Feb 2014 #10

thanks for the rec! Cha Feb 2014 #13

This video is far more touching, because it shows the problems. joshcryer Feb 2014 #14

Exactly, joshcryer~ Cha Feb 2014 #17

Thanks so much for sharing it Cha! joshcryer Feb 2014 #18

You're Welcome, Josh! Cha Feb 2014 #21

Worth recommending. Behind the Aegis Feb 2014 #15

It's precious.. who Cha Feb 2014 #19

I knew. :) Behind the Aegis Feb 2014 #29

Glad you did, Behind the Aegis! Cha Feb 2014 #30

What can I say, "Behind the Aegis" has a soft spot for "Behind the Scenes!" Behind the Aegis Feb 2014 #31

Thanks again for sharing this steve2470 Feb 2014 #20

Remember, Cherios changed their recipe thanks to outside pressure. joshcryer Feb 2014 #25

agreed ! nt steve2470 Feb 2014 #27

That was incredible that Cheerios removed Cha Feb 2014 #32

You're Welcome, steve~ It's the message of the Ad and the Story Cha Feb 2014 #28

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Hey rusto.. Cha Feb 2014 #66

Coke afficianodo here alittlelark Feb 2014 #23

See my post #25. joshcryer Feb 2014 #26

Coke in bottles have Le Taz Hot Feb 2014 #45

Most of the Kroger stores in Arkansas have the Mexican Coke. I have found it at Family Dollar also LiberalArkie Feb 2014 #61

Yup almost all the Kroeger's have them.. sometimes you have to look in SomethingFishy Feb 2014 #65

Costco carries it !!! alittlelark Feb 2014 #72

That has to be just about the coolest thing I've seen in a L-O-N-G time! n/t Tarheel_Dem Feb 2014 #33

It blew me away Cha Feb 2014 #34

I know I said it, but it drove me to tears. joshcryer Feb 2014 #38

Thank you for the Videos, Josh! Cha Feb 2014 #62

I can't believe I posted throughout this thread but didn't REC it! joshcryer Feb 2014 #39

identity politics isn't as brave as taking on income inequality zazen Feb 2014 #40

k & r for later viewing. / nt demwing Feb 2014 #41

We need more media like this CanonRay Feb 2014 #42

That was great! Le Taz Hot Feb 2014 #43

Wow Gothmog Feb 2014 #47

You're Welcome, Goth Cha Feb 2014 #67

Our country needs a repatriotation movement randr Feb 2014 #58

i wonder if teh knucle draggers are aware... rdking647 Feb 2014 #69

I doubt it.. But, I found out through Cha Feb 2014 #71