Comments | wanton_bliss: My workplace kind of stretches the concept of cultural awareness

wanton_bliss

My workplace kind of stretches the concept of cultural awareness

Feb 26, 2003 12:13

"Due to the inclement weather, tonight's showing of The Matrix, part of the Black History Month Film Festival, has been postponed."

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Comments 7

Was it Lawrence? acidicvoice February 26 2003, 10:12:12 UTC

I suppose that's a hell of a lot better than "Gone With the Wind". Black History Month itself is a slap in the face to everyone at some point. It's the shortest, coldest month, and does nothing but teach children in elementary school about peanut crops, traffic lights, blood transfusions and "I have a dream". Oh those White "liberals", what'll they think of next to pat themselves on the back?

Aren't you a programmer? How clever of those co-workers of yours to opt for a film starring Keanu Reeves and code.

Or perhaps... shadoh February 26 2003, 12:16:18 UTC

Maybe it was Gloria Foster. She did say "balls" on the big screen after all.

It's funny you should mention that because... acidicvoice February 26 2003, 13:39:56 UTC

There are times during my restless night when I cannot understand why Foster never received an Oscar nomination for her role as "Oracle". Clearly, her character as cybernetic clairvoyant made the film not only worth viewing, but also demonstrated how one could act along Keanu Reeves, while not have as many speaking lines, and come off as more appealing.

and my apologies for a shitty italics job.

Black History Month azpowerguy February 26 2003, 13:22:35 UTC

Carter G. Woodson, (1875-1950) noted Black scholar and historian and son of former slaves, founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History in 1915, which was later renamed the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH).He initiated Black History Week, February 12, 1926. For many years the 2nd week of February (chosen so as to coincide with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln) was celebrated by Black people in the United States. In 1976, as part of the nation's Bicentennial, it was expanded and became established as Black History Month, and is now celebrated all over North America.

February is also the birthday of George Washington Carter.

Right... wanton_bliss February 26 2003, 13:25:10 UTC

So, his connection to the Matrix was what exactly?

Re: Right... acidicvoice February 26 2003, 13:48:32 UTC

Well this C.G. Woodson chap was probably nicknamed C.G. on the block, and what would the Matrix be without CG?

Re: Right... azpowerguy February 26 2003, 13:49:02 UTC

Yeah...been trying to figure out that one myself.

Responding to the last person who posted asking why Black History Month is February.