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Grady Demond Wilson'Sanford and Son' Actor Dead at 79 'Sanford and Son' Star Grady Demond Wilson Dead at 79 I'm sure he's reunited with Redd Foxx after that long separation....lol. Maybe they'll get back together again and make enough episodes to keep their fans entertained for a thousand years...lol. May our brother rest in peace, power, and everlasting prosperity!

I think they SHOULD have beauty pageants for men too, but that's not going to be very popular because Black men and men of African descent in general would routinely win them and it would severely damage the concept of White male superiority. In order for White men or Asian men to win "beauty" or "handsomeness" competitions they would literally have to make white skin or slanted eyes one of the traits or standards OF beauty for men, which would go against nature. Other natural markers for male physical attractiveness like muscularity, symmetry, deep voices, smooth and dark skin....Black men rule. Women...not just American women but women all over the globe...consistently see men of African descent as the most physically attractive and masculine regardless of the propaganda and conditioning.

It should be noted that there are male equivalents to beauty contests. "Mr. Universe" for one. This is where Arnold Schwartzenegger got his start.

Nobody I know uses the term "Afro-American". As far as I'm concerned, it is an obsolete label like - "jive-assed nigga". Over the past 50+years, "Black" is the most common word used when referring to America's slave descendants. Previously, Whites soliciously refrained from publicly calling us what was considered a derogatory term until we started calling ourselves that via the "Black is Beautiful" slogan embraced by the Black Panthers who took their cue from Malcom X. This all took place back in the late 1960s, and from that time forward we, as a people, proudly became "Black" with a capital "B"; going from an adjective to a noun. The idea of blackness being "a state of mind" also came about during this era, presumably to promote inclusiveness, especially since such dynamic activists as Huey Newton, Angela Davis, and Malcom, himself, were light-skinned. In the present, calling negroid Immigrants "African" suffices, because that is what they are, and nobody is confused as to what segment of the American population is being referred to when using that description. This applies to West Indians as well.

Here again, your love for this arbitrary term leads to nonsensical conclusions. There is no meaningful difference between Black American, African American. Afro American, Colored American, or Negro American the terms change over time and to white people we are still all spooks LOL! Being "Black" is about how and where you were raised our shared cultural experiences and here in American the legacy of enslavement is part of the culture. Booting people out of the ethnicity because you think their lips are too thin makes no sense.

@Pioneer1Whatever. In my tribal designations, Black American and African American are interchangeable and are terms that refer to this countries slave descendants. "Afro -American" is simply a generic slang. Immigrant Africans and their American-born offspring are simply identified by their countries such as Nigerians and Kenyans . Actually, their surnames alone brand them. They are pure Africans who come to America and take advantage of the rights and benefits that the ancestors of the hybrid slave descents known as Black/African Americans fought and died for and, in my opinion, are like carpetbaggers. Bottom line, there is no official termnology, and no consensus when it comes to categorizing America's negroid population. To white racists, of course, a nigger is a nigger. The "Miss-fill-in-the-bank" pageants are just a lot of overrated superficial frivolity that set their own standards and rules. So be it. As far the entertainment industry goes, like in every other sector, it appears that people of color in this country will just have to settle for whatever their minority status warrants. The Oscars have just patted them on the head by recognizing the black-produced movie "Sinners" with 16 nominations. Eat your crumbs and move on.

@aka Contrarian well said. and all I can add is, this post was started with the purpose to uplift Miss Black America and by extension other Black Pagents, like Miss Black USA, thank you @Chevdove The purpose of this post was never to create or debate an absolute definition of who is a black woman in the usa. @Pioneer1 chose to segway from talking about miss black america, for which he had nothing to add, into talking about people in media, black or non black, whose job it is to get views/likes/attention and how they succeed by maintaining a consistency in narrative that suggest the most beautiful black women in the world happen to be black women with a certain phenotype, as close to a white european womans' as can be. the problem being, the black pagents seem to have found a way through their rules to elevate black women who do not fit the identity of women championed in the media pioneer is so concerned with. While the people in the media pioneer is so concerned with are working in a white owned space, the opposite of the black owned of the black beauty pageants. So... your correct, Contrarian, but the issue of this post is uplifting the black beauty pageant and it is unfortunate how little uplifting was achieved. It says something about black discourse online, we are too concerned with arguments online.

thank you @Chevdove hiring, they are hiring for 2026 https://www.missblackusa.org/hiring Location: Washington, D.C. (Hybrid + On-site during Pageant Week) Status: Contract Role | Reports to: CEO / Founder Term: January 2026 – August 2026 About Miss Black USA Miss Black USA is the premier national pageant celebrating the brilliance, beauty, and legacy of Black women. Now in its 39th year, the organization has awarded over $750K in scholarships and has been featured by Fox Soul, BET, Good Morning America, and Essence. This isn’t just a show—it’s a movement. And we are seeking an Executive Producer who can lead a television-caliber live production that elevates the brand, honors the legacy, and protects the experience. The Opportunity We are looking for a high-performing Executive Producer to manage and execute all production elements of the Miss Black USA 2026 National Pageant—from script to stage to screen. You will lead a multidisciplinary team including creative, technical, and backstage departments. You must be equal parts visionary, producer, and problem-solver—with experience in both live events and broadcast production. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Planning Serve as the central point of coordination across all production departments Lead all production meetings and ensure timelines are on track Build and enforce a master production schedule Oversee call sheets, rehearsals, and stage direction in collaboration with the Stage Director Television & Live Production Ensure all production elements meet the standards of broadcast presentation Collaborate with TV Producer / Broadcast Consultant on lighting, framing, and pacing Partner with AV team on Run of Show cues, video playback, and transitions Lead the final tech rehearsal and day-of-show operations Creative & Script Oversight Supervise script development and ensure tone matches the brand’s legacy and prestige Review and approve all show segments, transitions, and voiceover copy Eliminate amateur language or self-promotional inserts (e.g. “Email us at…”) Brand & Legacy Stewardship Ensure the show honors the 39-year history and aligns with Miss Black USA’s values Protect the crowning moment, red carpet, award presentations, and ceremonial protocols Work closely with the CEO to deliver her vision with excellence and reverence You Are: A seasoned Executive Producer with 5+ years in live event or televised production Experienced with cue based, time productions, and working under pressure Strong in script structure, run of show planning, and team leadership A clear communicator who leads with excellence, humility, and purpose Culturally aware and passionate about elevating Black women and storytelling Deadline-oriented, drama-free, and solution-focused Preferred Experience: Pageants, awards shows, or televised competitions Working with nonprofit or legacy brands Experience leading AV, stage, and tech crews Knowledge of copyright/music clearance is a plus You Will Oversee: Stage Director / Show Caller TV Producer / Broadcast Consultant Scriptwriter Talent Coordinator Photographer & Videographers Hair & Makeup Team (in partnership with Event Planner) Graphics & Presentation Techs Time Commitment: Part-time from January–June 2026 Full availability during Pageant Week (August 2026) in Washington, D.C. Required for key virtual meetings, rehearsals, and final tech/dress run-through Compensation: Commensurate with experience. Competitive flat fee or monthly retainer. Travel/lodging for Pageant Week covered. To Apply: Email resume, portfolio (if applicable), and a short statement of interest to: hr@missblackusa.org Subject Line: Executive Producer Application – Miss Black USA 2026 Interesting, this was started in 1987, miss black america was started in 1968, so that is twenty years later. And Karen Arrington the author started this by giving full scholarships to one of two schools. This goes back to my point about black financial wealth. From 1492 to 1865 was Enslavement, from 1865 to 1980 was jim crow. then from 1980 to modernity is the era of integration. seven years into the era of integration black people have more money than ever before, and more is coming. Miss black america was founded in the jim crow era, black fiscal wealth was stymied all the time by whites. I tried to contact the founder to ask but her contact page didn't work properly.