Why would that be ok, when the sentiments that go with the above image are not (and which are essentially identical to those of other ethnic pride movements)?
Posted on 05/21/2010 4:32:45 PM PDT by nickcarraway
D.C.-born rapper Wale has backed out of an agreement to perform at D.C. Black Pride, after allegedly feeling uncomfortable with a gay event, reports the Washington Blade.
Wale, a local artist with national recognition, had been scheduled to headline the the May 30 festival. The Blade reports: Earl Fowlkes, a board member and spokesperson for Black Pride... said Black Pride organizers were startled this week when they received two e-mails from Wale’s agent, one saying the rapper had to cancel due to "family obligations," and the second saying he didn’t know Black Pride was a gay-related event when he agreed to appear. Wale's agent has refunded an advance fee, but Fowlkes said the group is considering legal action for breach of contract.
Black Pride had wanted to book a black male artist for their 20th annual festival. The group has had many black female artists in the past, Fowlkes said. The festival has booked J Holiday as its new headliner.
I thought all black people loved gay people.
Maybe Kanye will come out for the event.
Apparanlty “Whale” doesn’t like “Fish Sticks.”
“Gay” “Rap”...whatever.
Same sickness, different part of the brain.
Wale hates gay people!!
The brother got “PUNKED”...
Wale didn’t want to be called an uncle-tom, sell-out or oreo, says “Sure, I Gots Pride!”.
Why would that be ok, when the sentiments that go with the above image are not (and which are essentially identical to those of other ethnic pride movements)?
fool...
I like your pun! I assume that was intentional.
Thanks.
Cheers!
No, they voted it down in Cali.
The old DNC logo?
D.C.-born rapper Wale has backed out of an agreement to perform at D.C. Black Pride... Wale's agent has refunded an advance fee, but Fowlkes said the group is considering legal action for breach of contract. Black Pride had wanted to book a black male artist for their 20th annual festival. The group has had many black female artists in the past, Fowlkes said. The festival has booked J Holiday as its new headliner.
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