Comments on: Harlem Heights: The YBP Reality Show http://ybpguide.com/2009/01/12/harlem-heights-the-ybp-reality-show/ Young Black Professional Guide Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:10:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: NENE http://ybpguide.com/2009/01/12/harlem-heights-the-ybp-reality-show/comment-page-1/#comment-5837 NENE Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:59:05 +0000 http://ybpguide.com/?p=1956#comment-5837 WE CAN DO BETTER!!!! BET did it again. The actually managed to embarrass the black race more than the flavor of love. These people are bourgeois and fucking stupid. They all seem educated, but not self hatred it rampant. It's basically The Hills dipped in black. Black folks should form a mob, and lynch them!!!! That would actually make the show work watching, lol. WE CAN DO BETTER!!!! BET did it again. The actually managed to embarrass the black race more than the flavor of love. These people are bourgeois and fucking stupid. They all seem educated, but not self hatred it rampant. It's basically The Hills dipped in black. Black folks should form a mob, and lynch them!!!! That would actually make the show work watching, lol.

]]> By: sabjudah http://ybpguide.com/2009/01/12/harlem-heights-the-ybp-reality-show/comment-page-1/#comment-5836 sabjudah Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:00:52 +0000 http://ybpguide.com/?p=1956#comment-5836 Just make sure you represent ever type of black person's common situation. There are a few especially the negative situations. And don't just show the problem, but really show the solution. <br>How come no one is seeking God in these shows? We know that they are in real life and He is helping some folks, so why not on this show? Don't just show the world how YOU want us to look TO THE WORLD! MAKE IT REALLY REAL!!! OR ARE YOU FOR REAL? Or is it just about ratings. I DARE YOU TO BE FOR REAL!!! Just make sure you represent ever type of black person's common situation. There are a few especially the negative situations. And don't just show the problem, but really show the solution.
How come no one is seeking God in these shows? We know that they are in real life and He is helping some folks, so why not on this show? Don't just show the world how YOU want us to look TO THE WORLD! MAKE IT REALLY REAL!!! OR ARE YOU FOR REAL? Or is it just about ratings. I DARE YOU TO BE FOR REAL!!!

]]> By: Flor del Sol http://ybpguide.com/2009/01/12/harlem-heights-the-ybp-reality-show/comment-page-1/#comment-5797 Flor del Sol Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:16:28 +0000 http://ybpguide.com/?p=1956#comment-5797 I just checked out "Harlem Heights" for the first time on tonight -- March 11, 2009- and being from inner-cities of Chicago and now a transplant in Seattle, WA (due to attending graduate school) -- I am elated to see a spotlight on young Black professionals-- however, I don't feel that this show accurately portrays how 20-somethings like myself live in America. Especially, being a Black first generational undergraduate and graduate student -- I would love to see the organic beauty of living life (the awesomely average life) -- on reality t.v. Yet, I guess that doesn't sell huh...? It just seems that since MTV created the "The Hills" and "The City" and BET cleverly placed these Young Black Professionals in similiar job positions etc. <br><br>Now don't get me wrong: I am not stating that we should not see these beautiful Black people in these roles -- I just wish that BET would show perhaps how these folks got to where they are -- the true reality of their lives -- instead of all the "situational high drama" conversations that they engage in... I just checked out “Harlem Heights” for the first time on tonight — March 11, 2009- and being from inner-cities of Chicago and now a transplant in Seattle, WA (due to attending graduate school) — I am elated to see a spotlight on young Black professionals– however, I don't feel that this show accurately portrays how 20-somethings like myself live in America. Especially, being a Black first generational undergraduate and graduate student — I would love to see the organic beauty of living life (the awesomely average life) — on reality t.v. Yet, I guess that doesn't sell huh…? It just seems that since MTV created the “The Hills” and “The City” and BET cleverly placed these Young Black Professionals in similiar job positions etc.

Now don't get me wrong: I am not stating that we should not see these beautiful Black people in these roles — I just wish that BET would show perhaps how these folks got to where they are — the true reality of their lives — instead of all the “situational high drama” conversations that they engage in…

]]> By: Interview with Harlem Heights Story Producer Leigh Davenport | Young Black Professional Guide http://ybpguide.com/2009/01/12/harlem-heights-the-ybp-reality-show/comment-page-1/#comment-5726 Interview with Harlem Heights Story Producer Leigh Davenport | Young Black Professional Guide Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:05:43 +0000 http://ybpguide.com/?p=1956#comment-5726 [...] Heights Story Producer Leigh Davenport February 28th, 2009 • Related • Filed Under Harlem Heights: The YBP Reality ShowAre you getting interviews but not job offers?Successful Interviewing Filed Under: Media • [...] [...] Heights Story Producer Leigh Davenport February 28th, 2009 • Related • Filed Under Harlem Heights: The YBP Reality ShowAre you getting interviews but not job offers?Successful Interviewing Filed Under: Media • [...]

]]> By: Miss_Niece http://ybpguide.com/2009/01/12/harlem-heights-the-ybp-reality-show/comment-page-1/#comment-5648 Miss_Niece Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:52:04 +0000 http://ybpguide.com/?p=1956#comment-5648 One of the females, I think her name is Bridget, is in Law School. I for one am a political scienece major in college who plans to attend Law School upon graduating from an HBCU so I do identify with her based upon what i see in the promotion of the show.And the "fashionista" chic, Briana I think, is a technical designer for Victoria Secret Pink who plans on going into business for herself starting off with her own line of handbags. And the chic that dated Kanye, is a Syracuse Univ graduate.....so obviously she has he head in the right place. I'm sorry but your perception of each female on the show seems somewhat one sided. Give the show a chance before you totally slam the people on it. One of the females, I think her name is Bridget, is in Law School. I for one am a political scienece major in college who plans to attend Law School upon graduating from an HBCU so I do identify with her based upon what i see in the promotion of the show.And the “fashionista” chic, Briana I think, is a technical designer for Victoria Secret Pink who plans on going into business for herself starting off with her own line of handbags. And the chic that dated Kanye, is a Syracuse Univ graduate…..so obviously she has he head in the right place. I'm sorry but your perception of each female on the show seems somewhat one sided. Give the show a chance before you totally slam the people on it.

]]> By: t http://ybpguide.com/2009/01/12/harlem-heights-the-ybp-reality-show/comment-page-1/#comment-5593 t Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:21:26 +0000 http://ybpguide.com/?p=1956#comment-5593 I'm disappointed in the female cast... you've got the ex-girlfriend of a rapper, an actress, and a "fashionista"..? Really? I'm sure these are talented ladies but this is what they are being marketed as. My disappointment lies in the fact that this does not reflect the common femaly ybp...we couldn't find one corporate girl? non profit? govt worker? anyhone but those who aren't pursuing fame in the entertainment industry? I'm disappointed in the female cast… you've got the ex-girlfriend of a rapper, an actress, and a “fashionista”..? Really? I'm sure these are talented ladies but this is what they are being marketed as. My disappointment lies in the fact that this does not reflect the common femaly ybp…we couldn't find one corporate girl? non profit? govt worker? anyhone but those who aren't pursuing fame in the entertainment industry?

]]> By: AB http://ybpguide.com/2009/01/12/harlem-heights-the-ybp-reality-show/comment-page-1/#comment-5397 AB Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:29:47 +0000 http://ybpguide.com/?p=1956#comment-5397 It hurts me to say this but, I have absolutely no faith in B.E.T.'s ability to produce a positive uplifting show It hurts me to say this but, I have absolutely no faith in B.E.T.'s ability to produce a positive uplifting show

]]> By: Kimberly http://ybpguide.com/2009/01/12/harlem-heights-the-ybp-reality-show/comment-page-1/#comment-5352 Kimberly Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:46:51 +0000 http://ybpguide.com/?p=1956#comment-5352 I'm all reality TV-'d out. But if it's the only thing on, I might watch...for a minute I'm all reality TV-'d out. But if it's the only thing on, I might watch…for a minute

]]> By: NinaG http://ybpguide.com/2009/01/12/harlem-heights-the-ybp-reality-show/comment-page-1/#comment-5346 NinaG Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:09:37 +0000 http://ybpguide.com/?p=1956#comment-5346 I agree that Daddy's Girls isn't for everyone but is "trying to survive" limited to those without certain financial resources? I'm sure they don't pay all of their bills but Vanessa and Angela are young professional women of color who are becoming independent and exploring their talents. That is something I definitely respect and can relate too. I agree that Daddy's Girls isn't for everyone but is “trying to survive” limited to those without certain financial resources? I'm sure they don't pay all of their bills but Vanessa and Angela are young professional women of color who are becoming independent and exploring their talents. That is something I definitely respect and can relate too.

]]> By: The Jaded NYer http://ybpguide.com/2009/01/12/harlem-heights-the-ybp-reality-show/comment-page-1/#comment-5345 The Jaded NYer Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:43:11 +0000 http://ybpguide.com/?p=1956#comment-5345 I'm going to give it a chance even though I LOATHE BET... mostly because I love watching shows with a NYC backdrop!! I'm going to give it a chance even though I LOATHE BET… mostly because I love watching shows with a NYC backdrop!!

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