Look Up in the Sky...It's a bird, no it's a plane.....it's Oprah!

I just wanted to make a brief comment about Oprah's Legends Ball, which aired this past Monday. One word. Necessary. Let me add another word. Balance. Although I have great admiration for Ms. Winfrey and her accomplishments, I have not always seen "eye to eye" with everything she represents. But no one can question her iconic status. However, this show really showcased the dignity and class of the modern Black woman. It showed that Black folk, women in particular, are capable and deserving of respect. And the kicker is, that this was done for public consumption. Others outside of the African-American community bared witness to this celebration. It must be screamed from the rooftops that we are not all criminal, dysfunctional or without grace. In a time when Black imagery can almost be compared to the minstrelsy of days of old(case in point, 106 and Park after 6pm, blogs like Crunk & Disorderly, daytime court shows, you name it), her program was literally a breath of fresh air. Excelsior Ms. Winfrey! Let's hope this type of programming catches on like a virus to combat the nonsense.