Americans by the millions watch reality television, but how real is it and has it gone too far with some of its stereotypical and buffoonish portrayals of Blacks? “Meet the Faith” host Ian Smith sifted through “the good, the bad and the ugly” of reality TV.

Guest panelists included Randal Pinkett, fourth season winner of “The Apprentice”; Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth, “The Apprentice” participant; and Harvey E. Walden IV, of “Celebrity Fit Club.” So what’s real when Blacks take on reality tv, and what’s not?

On this week’s “Meet the Faith,” viewers learned how some Blacks are recreating themselves physically, financially and mentally. Host Ian Smith and guest panelists author Dr. Brenda Wade; recording artist Tonex; and actress Tasha Smith discussed the deliberate transformations many Blacks are undertaking from losing significant amounts of weight to giving up selling drugs for a living. But can everyone change their negative ways or are some Blacks just doomed to life of pain and misery? What do you think?

The Cartoon

 Plus, check out the cartoon below created by talented artist Rajan Sedalia. You’ll see a different cartoon each week by the artist right here on this blog. Rajan expalins this weeks cartoon this way:
“Make money, make money, make money. Everything else is can be rationalized to fit that mind set. If it sells, do it. Oh, was that your conscious bothering you? ”

Does African-American loyalty make our celebrities and leaders scandal-proof? On “Meet the Faith” host Ian Smith asked “Who gets our loyalty, who doesn’t and why?”

Comedian Paul Mooney, “Inside Edition” correspondent April Woodard and author Crystal McCreary Anthony joined Smith for a lively discussion about such celebrities as R. Kelly, O.J. Simpson and former Washington, D.C. Mayor Marion Barry who, according to the panelists, have been given passes for alleged inappropriate behavior.

Black Americans often are willing to look the other way when Black leaders are in trouble. Is it because we have limited amount of people representing us? What do you think?

The Cartoon

 Plus, check out the cartoon below created by talented artist Rajan Sedalia. You’ll see a different cartoon each week by the artist right here on this blog.

Rajan says: “Even in a galaxy far, far away, R.Kelly can’t avoid a scandal.”

 About the Cartoonist:

Rajan Sedalia lives the creative experience. A one-of-a-kind designer, cartoonist, inventor and artist capturing the essence of the country’s evolving cultural and political landscape like no other. Bringing a youthful, bold sensibility to his social commentary, his is a voice with a progressive stance about the need to not only tolerate, but understand our multicultural world of creativity. His art, inventions, designs and cartoons have been recognized by CBS, PBS, FOX, MSNBC, Columbia, Harvard, The Whitney Museum, Newsweek, Parade, Forbes, Popular Science, Black Enterprise and Business Week magazines.

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The Topic

Increasingly, African-American pastors are “supersizing” their churches as they create 20,000-member mega-churches, some equipped with ATMs, supermarkets and even their very own McDonald’s. What do you think about this trend?

 What They Said

 The guests on the show included, Rev. Jamaal Harrison-Bryant, Rev. Joel Osteen, Bishop Bernard Jordan, comedian Ricky Smiley and author Kimberla Lawson Roby. Each one presented a different viewpoint on churches partnering with businesses. Some, including Smiley and Lawson were skeptical, while the reverends defended the trend, saying it is sometihng new happening with religion. They argue that the church is becoming more influential when it goes into non-traditional arenas. They also insist that the message and mission of the church is not being compromised.

The Cartoon

 Plus, check out the cartoon below created by talented artist Rajan Sedalia. You’ll see a different cartoon each week by the artist right here on this blog.

 About the Cartoonist:

Rajan Sedalia lives the creative experience. A one-of-a-kind designer, cartoonist, inventor and artist capturing the essence of the country’s evolving cultural and political landscape like no other. Bringing a youthful, bold sensibility to his social commentary, his is a voice with a progressive stance about the need to not only tolerate, but understand our multicultural world of creativity. His art, inventions, designs and cartoons have been recognized by CBS, PBS, FOX, MSNBC, Columbia, Harvard, The Whitney Museum, Newsweek, Parade, Forbes, Popular Science, Black Enterprise and Business Week magazines.

Your Opinion

 Hit ”Comments” above to write what you think about the show and megachurhes.