Comments on: What Is BlackPlanet, Really?

By: Byakuugan_Mod

Byakuugan_Mod — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:09:33 +0000

We are all responsible for what BlackPlanet is, staff and members alike. Nature abhors a vacuum so if you feel BP is lacking in a certain area then maybe it is your position to fill that void of what you feel is necessary. Celebrating BlackPlanet’s 10th anniversary where other social networking sites have not had such longevity makes me understand that whatever we think BP is, it is a blessing and a unique chapter in internet history. Whether you adore or loathe BP it deserves your respect just like the oldest living relative at your family reunion.

By: _REIANNA_

_REIANNA_ — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 01:59:06 +0000

OTHER RACES CAN GET ON HERE JUST DNT BE TRYNA TAKE OUR SHIT U FEEL ME? LOL

By: jamesaw111

jamesaw111 — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 20:02:36 +0000

BlackPlanet is where I explore myself with expressed thought-words and find out with greater certainty just how I fare outside my self with others like and unlkike me. It is good to know one’s self, so that when one looks into the mirror of someone else’s thought-words and sees one’s self, there is an assurance one will never be lost or stolen. (Maybe I’ll take this up at another time.)

Rev. JamesA Williams

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What Is BlackPlanet To You?! | The Urban Daily — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:01:54 +0000

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By: rastaqueen420

rastaqueen420 — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:23:12 +0000

I JUST WANT TO SAY I LOVE BP I HAVE MEET BEAUTIFUL KINGS AND QUEENS ON HERE. (I AGREE WITH It_Iz_What_It_Iz) I LOVE THAT ITS NOT MAINSTREAM LIKE THE OTHERS ARE…. I FEEL LIKE IT’S KINDA LOCAL, KNOWING I CAN TRAVEL IF I WANT, LOVE YA BP

By: blackdiamond184

blackdiamond184 — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 03:06:51 +0000

This message is to Kevin L. Clark.
Let me clear up some things for you son.You said “Quite honestly, who’s to say that BLACKDIAMOND184 is even Black. She may be as white as her BP profile is. I thought the point of the Civil Rights movement was to include all races, not to discriminate”. Why did you assume I was black in the first place if you talk about including all races ?Also I am a male of course and I didn’t even have anything on my profile how is my profile White ?. Tell me What makes a “black” profile ? To tell you the truth if I didn’t see a picture of you I would guess you were white with a name like Kevin. It’s funny my real name is blacker than yours if you wanna get stereo typical.

By: It_Iz_What_It_Iz

It_Iz_What_It_Iz — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:30:31 +0000

Blackplanet is what it is. Just like BET(Black Entertainment Television) doesn’t necessarily depict black culture to the fullest, neither does Blackplanet. Many stereotypes about black people and black culture are at times reinforced in an enviroment like this where there is so much overt sexual innuendo and at times the imagery on this site looks like it’s straight out of a bootleg rap video. That isn’t Blackplanet’s fault since inviduals more than anything else make a community and are responsible for how they portray themselves. Sometimes living in a small ass city like I do has jaded my opinions about the opposite sex but I’ve been elightened by many women of color on this site who live in other parts of the country and who think, act totally different than what I am accustomed to. I think this site is slowly catering more to a younger audience(25 and under). When or if blackplanet becomes an exact replica of myspace then I’ll probably cancel my account. I like the fact that Blackplanet isn’t as mainstream as myspace because it would become more watered down and a brotha would have to weed through more bullshit and delete more spam comming from individuals posing as pale white barbie dolls.

By: sexycalichica07

sexycalichica07 — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 22:49:22 +0000

BLACKPLANET AND I HAVE A GOOD COMMUNICATION MOST OF MY FRIENDS ARE AFRICAN AMERICAN OR WHITE OR MEXICAN, BUT MOST OF MY FRIENDS R BLACK N I LOVE THIS SITE I BEEN ON HERE SINCE 2005 ITS A FUN SITE WHEN UR BORED U CAN MAKE FRIENDS RIGHT AWAY

By: sexycalichica07

sexycalichica07 — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 22:46:23 +0000

Blackplanet to me is a fun site. I say its a fun site because people go on to your page and you could make and be friends with those people and some guys visit girls page n start liking them which is a good site n some girls visit guys page which is also a good sign. I think its a great site n i been on here for 4 yrs now so its better den myspace, migente, etc BLACKPLANET #1 LOL

By: blackdiamond184

blackdiamond184 — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:00:31 +0000

By: blackdiamond184

blackdiamond184 — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:10:42 +0000

Black planet is a fun site that sometimes contradicts it self. The site should really change the name because the skin deep beauties of the week are very much mixed. Black people emulate white mobsters with names like capone who didn’t even like black people. I like the site it has so much more potential they just need to change the name to mixed planet or something.

By: HoustonEmpress7

HoustonEmpress7 — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:52:19 +0000

to me weither you are black white or latino whatever you can unite together as one. if this was white planet there would be over a million members on this website just that simple so she aint even fully black is straight bullshit because in all actuallity we are all mixed in some form of way weither you are light skin are really dark skin it doesn’t matter. so if u wanna know what black planet is to me it is suppose to stand for unity like martin luther king wanted,even with all the bullshit of online smashin and lack of many problems that alot of people have personally we all are in unity regardless of ethnic background. to me this is a place where i can unite with people who are different from in characteristic traits and physical.

By: rastaqueen420

rastaqueen420 — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 23:46:23 +0000

hello beautiful kings and qeens out there I’m a proud latina! but i don’t date latinos no disrespect but my real attractions is to beautiful PEOPLE in general. I am rasta and i’ve been on BP since 2002 and i love meeting great friends and networking. I’m sorry you feel that way about different races on BP but really WHAT WOULD I REALLY HAVE IN COMMON WITH A SIGHT OF MEXICANS WHEN 85% of my friends are jamaican, african and african american? I’m in a beautiful relationship now i only lookd for friends and new places to live.” all men and woman are created equal” for the men that come to only look for white women then they have a problem. but much luv to all that is looking for a deep bound between someone else Blackplanet is a beautiful place to meet. I believe the men/women of another race coming on here to find a african beauty then more power to them

By: johnty1972

johnty1972 — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 12:02:49 +0000

What is Black Planet?

To me, Black Planet reminds me of my time at St Augustine’s College, a HBCU. Being ablt to discuss deep thoughts with people just like me open and freely, the ability to view some of the most beautiful women in the world, and to stay on top of issues that affect me.

What more could I ask for?

Now I know that we should out in the world, trying to bring people together and not seperating, but sometimes you need that place that you can go and be naturally you. Like the barber shop or the beauty, Black Planet in the online version where, I as a black man can go and be, simply,…me.

By: bimistakeimbak

bimistakeimbak — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 05:07:11 +0000

BP IS A PLACE WHERE NIGGAZ CAN MEET WHITEWOMEN AND BLACKWOMEN CAN HATE THEMSELVES AND HOMO AZZ NIGGAZ CAN COME ON MY PAGE AND SAY IM CUTE THEN I BLOCK THERE FAGGOT AZZ AND WHERE WHITEGIRLS CAN COME ON MY PAGE AND GET TOTALLY IGNORED BY ME

By: korifd74

korifd74 — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 23:22:47 +0000

EVERYONE GOT THER OWN REASONS FOR BEING ON BP.TO EACH IS OWN.I ENJOY BEING ON THE SITE.I’VE MET SOME INTERESTING PEOPLE AND PLENTY OF FRIENDS TO JUST TALK
SHOOT THE SHIT WIT.YOU ARE WHAT YOU PRESENT YOUR SELF TO BE AND THATS THE WAY A MAN OR A WOMAN IS GOING TO LOOK AT YOU AS.JUST BE YOUR SELF AND NOT WHAT OTHERS WANT YOU TO BE.NIGGAS NEED TO STOP FLAUNTIN ALL THAT $$ ON THEIR PAGE TO GET BITCHES TO NOTICE THEM AND BITCHES NEED TO HAVE A LIL MORE RESPECT FOR THEMSELVES.YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL WIT CLOTHES ON AND A REAL PICTURE NOT WHAT YOU WANT TO LOOK LIKE.JUST BE REAL WITH YOURSELF.CUZ I LOVE ALL OF ME!!

By: BaBi_GuRl18

BaBi_GuRl18 — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 16:16:45 +0000

well blackplanet to me is a place where i can learn stuff but recently i been on christian chats in here but i have met my soulmate on bp lolz funny but true if it wasnt for blackplanet i wouldnt have met some dudes that changed me for the better

By: dianski

dianski — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 09:31:22 +0000

I am reading Obama’s autobiography ‘Dreams From My Father’ and was moved by the how much his sense of dispossession growing up was due to being from a mixed race background. We are all part of the one race…the human race and prejudice from whatever perspective is wrong. That is why I relax on BP even though I am white. I enjoy meeting interesting and intelligent people and I have found many on BP..so that is what it is to me… a place to keep good company. I love it here!

By: PhillyFinest22

PhillyFinest22 — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:26:52 +0000

Hmmm…what is BlackPlanet to me? Well, I’ve been here about 4 years now. I must say, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this place. I use this as my fresh start. Sometimes i decide i need to blow it up, and find a few new, decent people to talk to. BlackPlanet seems to always have a few good women on here. I use this as a medium for information as well. I love reading the stories posted here. It’s so hard describing this place. I love this place. It’s my favorite place online.

By: 1suaveguy

1suaveguy — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:21:09 +0000

I just want to know who that chick is with the brown on, with her hands on that guy’s knee in that picture.

By: Jazzlove84

Jazzlove84 — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:28:35 +0000

to be honest, blackplanet is a joke.. for the years i hadnt been on here, my life was never involved or dealt with so many ghetto, thirsty acting ppl.. but now that im back on here, i thought i was going to meet more ppl who like myself: in school, have a job, etc.. im finding that its impossible to share real conversations with anyone on here.. guys are always sending messages about your body or wat they want to do with your body. females are using their page as a platform to become strippers or pros.. its sad and a waste of a site. its time for BLACKPLANET to come correct and start really cracking down on this behavior. this is why im in facebook more often and can know that i will never have to deal with this disappointing behavior from my own ppl. black folks are always complaining about stereotypes or how they are being disrespected, but if you dont correct those who are in your own community to stop it, then we will always have to deal with it.. time for BLACKPLANET to mature.

By: stillwaters20

stillwaters20 — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 02:21:41 +0000

I do not get it. Defining Black Planet is like trying to define what Black is. Just as Black is a state of being so is Black Planet. Do not get me wrong, we are “Black”, “African American” or what ever the word of the year is for us, but we are not defined by hair, shade of skin, movement, speech, body build or facial stucture; this varies with each individual. We are so much more then any one of those things anyway. Just an FYI, there is not one American born Black that can claim to be of pure blood, so lighten up and open and just enjoy what comes your way.

By: Pharoh_Martin

Pharoh_Martin — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 20:47:20 +0000

Actually Blackplanet is Black owned. It’s owned by Radio One, who also owns the black TV station TV and 50+ urban radio stations. A Black woman named Cathy Hughes owns it. Success!

By: iamnatassja

iamnatassja — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:10:30 +0000

What is BlackPlanet REALLY?

I believe BlackPlanet is many things to the people who have chosen to be here. We all have our specific reasons for joining– whether it is to have a forum for airing our discontent or to declare our joy from the rooftops; from hawking our respective wares (business), to showing the world what we’re working with physically, intellectually, etc. In some cases, we’re here simply to find that significant other or the unconditional love that sometimes comes from someone who only knows us virtually.

BlackPlanet is a place that we come to air our progressive voices so that they can be heard above the din. It is a place where people of varied cultural experiences and diverse ethnic backgrounds come to reach out to each other to find a common purpose or ground. I know people who even use BlackPlanet as a place of respite where they just want to carve out their own little personal oasis. But above all, I see BlackPlanet as a place where black folk can come and not feel overlooked or marginalized based on a hue or a texture of hair, or the shape of a nose or the size of a lip. This is our little spot where we would expect to see ourselves reflected in generally the same ways and quantities that we see in our real life communities.

Finally, I see BlackPlanet as a virtual trailblazing social-networking community where black folk especially, see images of our own beauty reflected at all times. A place where every one of our incredibly beautiful shades– from deep, dark, cocoa-satin, to mocha-cappuccino and crème-fraîche– are presented in your branded communications and content with EQUAL deliberation, heft, focus, commitment and fervor. This way as we see more “balance” being shown, we can begin to shift away from the distracting conversations about color-distinctions, and begin to work on learning how to better relate and communicate with each other; how to better support each other, and become better assets to our families and communities. It would also help to promote and encourage the self-love that is so acutely missing from our ranks right now.

All of this, of course, while remaining open, respectful, and inclusive of others who may not necessarily share our common cultural bonds, but who share in our energy of love, pride, support and unity.

By: Nu-Gen

Nu-Gen — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:11:46 +0000

Ok here’s the deal… Black people are still psychologically dependent on the white world to tell them who they are.. that’s why you see a lot of BS on here.. Lets be serious all these women showing their assets like their in a music video and men talking about how much money they stack is feeding into all stereotypes orchestrated by white corporate America. Black Planet is typical of the black culture all the potential for greatness but no follow through or discipline to think for oneself.. I don’t think Black Planet is black owned at all. Great post it has inspired me to create a new BP page..

By: brilliantrose

brilliantrose — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:30:35 +0000

this article was very good and well responded to. it’s amazing that we can still get so riled up about skin, beauty and race. I got news for you we are sooo much bigger than these issues. at the end of the day skin does not matter. Black have to unlearn the notion that it dos which has benn drilled into us for over 200 years. While we may be the mionority in america, remeber we are the majority in the world. People of color are the majority. We do not havee to conform to anyone’s idea of beauty. Tell yourself to unlearn the notion that a person’s skin color can have meaning or even be intimidating. Self love is the first law. Look in the mirror for a long time and breathe then smile at yo beautiful black self

By: stingerella

stingerella — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:55:28 +0000

You know theresa has a point it shouldn’t matter what color you are because, these days white people think they are black and some black people think they are white. So what does it really most black people has white in them anyway. Think about it for a moment,back in the day when the white man was raping the black women just because they could where’s the pure black in that,considering that fact, ask yourslf this question. Is there truely any pure black people.

By: original_sexy216

original_sexy216 — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:38:35 +0000

What is BlackPlanet, really? My interpretation of BP is…a place that is devoid of cultural and racial boundaries…hence the BLACK-PLANET. I feel BP is a cyber-universe where the grown and sexy can come to 2 express themselves, network, date and even a safe-haven to purge the soul, ventilate your mind and dare I say find redemption or spiritual liberation in an almost anonymous way. I say let these ppl, no matter the race, sexual orientation or religious beliefs do thier thang. Let Angelica Curves get her money the best way she knows how…she will have to stand in front of the God of her belief and be held accountable for her actions just like U and I.

By: gmarie830

gmarie830 — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:50:42 +0000

I’ll keep this brief. I don’t know what BlackPlanet REALLY is. I do know you can find whatever you’re looking for and that’s inclusive enough for me. I’m a Boomer and I joined a private group for those over 50 with over 1k members of all persuasions…great people all. I don’t go looking for the “noise” of the intolerant so I don’t find it.

By: marvin_lee_jr

marvin_lee_jr — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:34:23 +0000

I posted a similar blog awhile ago. Got not one remark. I came to a similar conclusion: it is what you make it. If you think it is boring; it is because you yourself are boring.