Shaunie O'Neal Discusses Stereotypes Against Black Women

   Many of you know that Shaunie O'Neal is the Executive Producer of Basketball Wives and she was recently at the Essence Music Festival discussing stereotypes against black women on their television panel. Shaunie pretty much states that she does not like the fact that black women are view as "loud and angry" on TV. She also discusses that there are shows out there that really do show another side to black women such as "Tiny and Toya" and "The Braxton Family Values." 

  In my opinion Shaunie is right, but look at what Shaunie has created - Basketball Wives. The show is good because of the DRAMA and displays exactly what Shaunie says black women are looked as: Loud and Angry. You have Evelyn who starts with everyone and degrades women by calling them "bum bitches" and you have Tami and Meeka who are drinking all the time and always trying to fight each other. The only true women on the show is Jennifer but even she has her flaws. To be honest, Shaunie is a bit messy and can be catty as well.

I love you Shaunie but you need to practice what you preach...


On to more news with the franchised show Basketball Wives LA. It appears that Shaunie is unhappy with the show and cast. Shaunie recently expressed some of her feelings to EbonyJet.com. I am guessing the main reason why she isn't feeling it is because of Ms. Laura Govan. This woman allegedly slept with Shaq and caused the divorce between Shaunie and Shaq. I wouldn't be happy with the project either.

Basketball Wives LA will be airing on August 29th onVH1 and I can't wait to see what drama the LA ladies are going to bring.