The Black Entertainment Blogs Need To Leave Gabrielle Union Alone!

Every single black entertainment blog I visit always has the same misogynst crazy stories about the actress Gabrielle Union. I surf the web for various black celebrity blogs because the mainstream blogs ignore black entertainers unless they are “mainstream”.

The interesting thing about black entertainment blogs, is most of these blogs, are run by black women. Gabrielle points out, in the December 2007 issue of Essence magazine, she was really hurt and insulted that black women are writing cruel articles about her.

Could it just be jealousy? Look at Gabrielle she is a stunning woman she is so sexy, gorgeous, young, talented, intelligent, she has a lot going on. The men are crazy about her and desire her and women want to be her.

Yes, it is true Gabrielle is a celebrity, and its part of the “game” of Hollywood to be talked about in the media and on blogs. However, people need to realize that celebrities are humans too. Gabrielle also has a point that the white media aren’t paying attention to her or Sanaa Lathan and Nia Long. The white media aren’t sifting through the garbage at Gabrielle’s house looking for “news”.

Unfortunately, it is the black media and some black bloggers that are writing malicious comments about Gabrielle on the internet. It has got to really hurt Gabrielle when she reads such vile and negative things that have written by other black people. Also, some of these celebrity blogs also want publicity, more hits, and of course make money.

I wasn’t sure if I was going to say anything about this but I feel I have to. It is simply not right the sexist treatment taking place here against Gabrielle Union. Gabrielle Union should be a bigger star she’s starring in a movie coming out soon called “The Perfect Holiday” next month. I think some people are just jealous of Gabrielle because she so gorgeous.

I may be gay, but I am not blind! I can see why so many men in this world desire Gabrielle Union she is a stunning beauty, intelligent, and modest she is the kind of woman men just love. I would go straight for Gabrielle Union! I am not going to lie I have a major crush on her!!!

Gabrielle comes across as a very modest young woman too she isn’t superficial she works hard for her success and she believes in herself. I guess its true it can be hard being so beautiful and basically haters are bashing Gabrielle because they cannot handle a young woman that is accomplished so much already in her young life.

Also, in the December 2007 issue of Essence Magazine, Gabrielle, Sanaa Lathan, and Nia Long discusses the frustrations they have with their acting careers. Often Gabrielle, Sanaa, and Nia, are actually not working due to the fact Hollywood still has a myopic view of black women. The paucity of quality film roles is a serious issue.

If you have wondered why does Gabrielle, Sanaa, or Nia, continue to get “typecast” in films such as the “hot girlfriend” in movies is due to the fact screenwriters have very myopic views about black actresses. The fact remains that Hollywood still segregates black actors. Hollywood believes black audiences only want to see black actors in the “romantic comedy genre.”

It’s up to the black public to speak out and demand that we want to see more dramatic and complex roles for black women. The black actresses cannot do it alone. The public has a voice and its with our wallets. There are so few black actresses in Hollywood that even are leading ladies. Gabrielle is one of the few that does get the lead role in films. So why do we as a race tear down our own?

Its surprising though that at the black celebrity blogs the same negative stories exist. The so called “articles” are all basically saying the exact same negative things about Gabrielle Union. Its just plain wrong and it appears to me perhaps some of these bloggers are just jealous of Gabrielle’s success.

The world has changed for the better that women now have more choices in terms of romantic partners and options. Gabrielle is a young, independent, confident, attractive, black woman she doesn’t need to be “tied” down to any man. I have read various stories that say Gabrielle is playing the field with various athletes, rappers, and actors.

My question is so what if these stories are true? I doubt the articles are true though because I sense something more sinister taking place. It appears to me society still has a problem with young women maintaining total control over their own lives. A woman should not be thought of as a “spinster” or a “lonely” woman if she doesn’t have a man. A man isn’t everything you know.

Its also interesting that the mainstream media that generally ignores black actresses is suddenly writing articles about Gabrielle Union and Sanaa Lathan. The reason the mainstream press have picked up on these “gossip stories” is because of the black celebrity blogs. Even the mainstream media outlets such as the Eonline, NY POST, and NY Daily news are suddenly paying attention to black Hollywood.

I think the reason for these negative articles is the fact Gabrielle is very private about her personal life. It appears the media is trying to “force” Gabrielle into a relationship. Isn’t that bizarre? So if a woman is not in a “committed relationship” that means she’s less of a person? It doesn’t make sense this kind of sexism. Society doesn’t put down men that are “bachelors” so why is it a problem if a woman going through a divorce wants to enjoy life?

Just because Gabrielle Union is divorced and she’s single doesn’t give the black celebrity blogs the right to degrade her reputation. First off, Gabrielle Union is a talented actress. Second, Gabrielle is no longer married she’s a single, young, beautiful black woman. Third, why is it in the 21st century a woman’s sexuality still has to conform to Victorian standards?

The black celebrity blogs like Mediaktakeout, Bossip.com, and various others are always talking crap about Gabrielle. Gabrielle has a B.A. degree in sociology from UCLA she is an educated hard working black woman. She is free she has no children and she’s doing well. So why the hate? I notice when black male celebrities sleep around nobody calls them negative names.

So why are black women treated differently even within the community? Misogyny is a serious problem in the black community its one we simply cannot ignore. I just hope Gabrielle doesn’t bother reading some of these black celebrity blogs because the hate against her is just not right.

I also notice the black celebrity blogs seem to have an intense hatred against darker skinned black women. I also notice the black celebrity blogs love to hype up lighter skinned or mixed race females such as Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Halle Berry, or Vanessa L Williams. However, if a black woman is darker skinned such as Gabrielle Union, Nia Long, or Sanaa Lathan, the articles and stories tend to be more negative and sinister. I also notice on black blogs there is a lot of negativity about the Williams Sisters .

I don’t know Gabrielle Union but I just think its so wrong the negative press she’s getting in the black media lately. So what if Gabrielle likes to party? Again, Gabrielle is no longer married, she has no children, she has her own money, so what’s the problem?

Link to December 2007 Essence Magazine Article Gabrielle Union, Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long http://www.essence.com/essence/themix/entertainment/0,16109,1682605,00.html