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Critics are jealous but Tyler Perry can’t do bad all by himself

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By Talia Whyte

The Grio

Tyler Perry is making headlines again.

On Sunday night, he made an appearance on 60 Minutes addressing his critics – and specifically archrival Spike Lee – who have accused him of making films and TBS programs that are akin to modern day minstrel shows. In his interview with Byron Pitts, Perry said he is “pissed” at his adversaries because they don’t understand that his movies are geared towards those who don’t usually have a voice in Hollywood – the black working class.

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Blogging While Brown

Blogging While BrownOn June 20 I attended Blogging While Brown (BWB), the only conference for bloggers of color. I went because I go to many technology conferences all the time, but I am usually the only person of color and/or issues that would be of interest to my community are never addressed. So, it was great to meet other black Web content users who technology as an outlet for getting information out and organizing for change.

I thought it was also interesting to note the number of women at the conference. According to conference organizer Gina McCauley, approximately 80 percent of the attendees were women.

What was also interesting was the social media revolution happening in the aftermath of Iran’s elections also going on during this conference. Many attendees I spoke to wondered if the events following Hurricane Katrina or even the civil rights movement of the 1960s would have transpired differently if today’s technologies had been around at the time.

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10 Black Women You Should Know

By Talia Whyte

The Grio

Every social movement in history has involved great women striving so that justice and equality may be achieved. Here are 10 black women who are leading the struggle for change on many of the issues affecting our community today.

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