Cosby Says Poor Blacks Can't Speak English

I was at the event where Cosby was speaking and I pretty much had to agree with what he was saying. Some people had issues with what he said but I think thas only because he was telling the truth. We as black people can no longer always try to blame others for our adversities, we have to now look at those things that we do that keep us from achieving the ultimate in success. And to comment on the post above mine, it's not uncommon for "poor" people to be walkin around in the most expensive sneakers and whatever else. I know of mothers who'd rather spend their checks on making sure they look good and that their children are fitted, than making sure there is healthy food on the table for their children every night. And the comment Cosby made about people's parenting skills was not directed just at low income households. He was talking about black households in general. And let's not even talk about the fact that many, not all because my parents didn't, black parents in urban settings are not involved in their children's schools. My mom is a teacher at one of the black high schools here and i see first hand how these children's parents fail to take interest in what's going on in the school. There is no reason why on PTA night only 50 parents show up and the school has more than 700 students. With all that said I really don't think Cosby was trying to place blame on low income parents verse "rich" parents; i think he was placing blame on everyone.

Now I don't know this for a fact, but i've heard a lot of stories about Bill Cosby's parenting skills....

no offense but this is coming from the same man who couldnt even pronouce "jello pudding pop" correctly for YEARS.....i simply dont understand how money can make you more educated...i am from a poor background and was much more intelligent than any of my richer counterparts...he can preach the "word" all he wants, but at least preach it where you dont make yourself look like an a**..... but im a bit biased though ive never liked him ever since he called richard pryor a "low-class comic" :?

I have to say that for Cosby to just point out the low income families and communities was wrong. Yes, it is more likely that people coming from those backgrounds are less likely to properly speak English (only because they aren't encouraged to do so, not because they don't know how). However, there are people making millions who never had to work for a dime and probably don't know what the "hood" looks like whose English is worse. So to focus on this socioeconomic class is completely wrong. Another thing is that people have to realize that people (not just African Americans) tend to adapt to their surroundings. If a person is around others who speak **** English, so will they and vice versa. Another thing, about the spending money and stuff, come on. Yes, there are people who pay money for expensive clothes and neglect bills and things of that nature, but majority of those who are lacking in money don't just go spending money like that. I think that before people make judgements, especially when signaling out a particular class of people, that much thought should be put into it and save for more appropriate times.