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For those who continue to wince at a white man comedically portraying a black man (and all the stereotypes which accompany that role), how far is too far from a black man?

This is Chris Rock in the new issue of Rolling Stone:

Barack has a handicap the other candidates don't have: Barack Obama has a black wife. And I don't think a black woman can be first lady of the United States. Yeah, I said it! A black woman can be president, no problem. First lady? Can't do it. You know why? Because a black woman cannot play the background of a relationship. Just imagine telling your black wife that you're president? 'Honey, I did it! I won! I'm the president.' 'No, we the president! And I want my girlfriends in the Cabinet! I want Kiki to be secretary of state! She can fight!'

Mar 20, 2008 · posted by Cord Jefferson · Link · 10 Responses
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    Comments (10)

    No. 1 · ladymisstee

    *sigh*

    Posted: Mar 20, 2008 at 6:28 pm
    No. 2 · lady

    This is not the time.

    Posted: Mar 20, 2008 at 6:35 pm
    No. 3 · habesha lady

    Really Chris? Really? *double sigh*

    Posted: Mar 20, 2008 at 9:45 pm
    No. 4 · solitaire

    I hope Chris was being sarcastic, because perpetuating the sassy/bossy/angry black woman is extremely DATED.

    Posted: Mar 21, 2008 at 12:02 am
    No. 5 · Mama's Rice and Beans

    I would have expected much better from Chris Rock since he's such a positive black male role model and good husband - oh wait…

    Posted: Mar 21, 2008 at 9:24 am
    No. 6 · souldecirce

    i agree with solitaire: this bit is very dated.

    chris rock doesn't perform a role that i want to model, but i still love him for trying, and bringing, gritty race issues to a wide(r) audience.

    love that human.

    Posted: Mar 21, 2008 at 9:46 am
    No. 7 · LeAnne

    Weell then…
    hmph!
    Why can't kiki work for the cabinet?She got a degree from Devry just like eeerrrybody else!
    hairsmystory.co

    Posted: Mar 21, 2008 at 3:33 pm
    No. 8 · daria of Gorgeous Black Women

    I'm sure he was being sarcastic. He's married to the ultimate BAQ. He has two daughters. He's a big Obama supporter.

    Posted: Mar 21, 2008 at 5:30 pm
    No. 9 · Eric Talbot

    The timing is very off.

    Posted: Mar 23, 2008 at 4:53 pm
    No. 10 · LaShell of New Haven , CT

    I love Chris, but not in front of company…

    Posted: Jun 11, 2008 at 4:15 pm
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