Stylist Sues Oprah's "Color," Claims It's Too White

31. I believe it does. It is an example to prove that it is not alway "oh poor minoritys". I am a minority. I am successful. I have not been given any hand outs for it or any discrimination. i do not feel like a victim ever. because I dont think like that and i dont focus on it. the point is, there are two sides to every story. The white people feel it too. Wanna go into AA, like you keep bringing up, ok fine. i was just proving a point.

Posted at 12:45PM on May 18th 2007 by Annoyed

32. Right, but if there were no whites working that would be fine. I am sick and tired of the racism toward whites. If I said, "Hey, there aren't enough white people here", I would be considered a racist. That is BS!!! How about they hire the most qualified people regardless of color. Oh wait, we can't do that! We have to hire unqualified whiny talentless fools like the woman who got fired! Just so we don't get Al Sharpton or racist Jesse Jackson all fired up.

Posted at 1:01PM on May 18th 2007 by StupidPeopleSayStupidThings

33. WOW - so much bitterness from white folks....what gives. I love the way you want to paint with a broad brush and lump all "colored" folk in the same catagory. Why not grow the hell up, and perhaps you could read a book. You sound really dim.

Posted at 12:49PM on May 18th 2007 by Whitefolk

34. "Annoyed,"

When you say "it," what exactly are you referring to? My memory is failing me at the moment.

And i am very happy for you, that you are a sucessful minority.

However, i do not keep bring up Affirmative Action, because it has nothing to do with this situation. You brought it up first, and i just replied to your comment.

Also, i understand that there are two sides to a story, the other people that have posted their opions have helped me to see that- thankyou.

Finally, i'm glad that you feel as though you have proved your point. Sadly, im quite sure i missed it- because i have no idea what point you are trying to make, other than the facts about A.A.

Posted at 12:50PM on May 18th 2007 by Dana

35. "Whitefolk,"

You have a fantastic point, but you are also classifying all white people into the same catagory, when you said "so much bitterness from white folks." Although i believe that it really wasn't as terrible as some of the racial comments on this site...

But i really appreciate what you said, and i agree with most of what you just said.

Posted at 12:53PM on May 18th 2007 by Dana

36. maybe you should read from the beginning. its pretty clear

Posted at 12:54PM on May 18th 2007 by I see Annoyeds point

37. Thanks, Dana. By complaining, she defeated her own purpose by reducing the people of color ratio in the behind the scenes crew. If she got fired for complaining, as TMZ states above, then she makes herself look even worse by filing a lawsuit out of revenge for being canned for her own complaining which makes it look like she wants or feel entitled to free money that she hasn't even worked for falsely using the race card. That doesn't stand up in her case, as they hired her in the first place! Heaven forbid she look in a mirror and discover that it was her attitude.

Posted at 12:56PM on May 18th 2007 by LittleGTO

38. To: "I see Annoyeds point"

Well then, would you like to explain it to me? I am genuinly interested...

I always want to understand what people are saying, in the hopes of expanding my herizons. :)

Posted at 12:57PM on May 18th 2007 by Dana

39. oK so this nut is going nuts because there are not enough black people working behind the stage...HELLO thats because they are working on the stage as actors. I don't know about you but I would rather be on the stage acting then running around like crazy behind the stage.

Posted at 12:58PM on May 18th 2007 by come on now

40. It should be solely whether you are QUALIFIED for the job...not what color your skin is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 12:57PM on May 18th 2007 by chopka

41. chopka #44 just summed up the point beautifully

Posted at 12:58PM on May 18th 2007 by I see Annoyeds point

42. oops sorry #43 chopka

Posted at 12:59PM on May 18th 2007 by I see Annoyeds point

43. I am so sick of Oprah! The breaking point for me was that school she opened in Africa! Don't get me wrong the school is wonderful, but when she put her own name on the school, thats just self serving! She should have named the school after any number of Africans who have worked hard to promote education for girls in Africa, but just didn't have the money she has! Oprah is suffering big time from "make me a saint-itis". Danny Thomas opened St Judes Hospital, he named it St Judes, not Danny Thomas' hospital! Oprah needs to learn the real meaning of humble.

Posted at 1:01PM on May 18th 2007 by Haha

44. In actuality by Shawnique Hill saying those racist comments,"there weren't enough people of color working for the show". proves she has problems with her co-workers and is creating an unhealthy, racist and hostile working environment. People are hired by their resume, not their color, so this woman needs to catch up to the times, she thinks she should rule the roost.
and....
Oprah is an equal opportunity employer and I love her.

Posted at 1:02PM on May 18th 2007 by jj

45. "It's a sad situation in the U.S. that people of color (blacks, asians, hispanics, etc.) fail to get top jobs and priority when it comes to the work force."

Dana, do NOT even try to group Asians in with you. Us Asians work hard to get to where we are, and we are getting top jobs in all fields. Sorry to burst your bubble, but we are not discriminated against as much because we work hard to get our education, go to college, and become respected members of society. Our work ethic says it all, and we don't scream racism every at everything. How often do you see Asians protest on TV about racism? Hardly ever. That's because instead of bitching about it, we work hard to improve our image. So don't you dare group us with you. It is highly offensive.

Posted at 2:13PM on May 18th 2007 by AznLA