tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20755556.post114227601266662875..comments2023-05-21T07:29:37.703-04:00Comments on Millenia Black | Taking Care of Business: Bookstore Prerequisites?Millenia Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04946305818793386484noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20755556.post-1154895669530323912006-08-06T16:21:00.000-04:002006-08-06T16:21:00.000-04:00Actually, there could be a logical explanation. Th...Actually, there could be a logical explanation. The bookseller's question might have to do with media coverage. A number of publications and TV talk shows cater specifically to the African American community, so it's possible that he/she was just trying to figure out whether it was worth sending a press release to those media outlets. <BR/><BR/>When I was a publicist, I used to do this all the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20755556.post-1143995526736568482006-04-02T12:32:00.000-04:002006-04-02T12:32:00.000-04:00I had a similar comment posted on my blog, someone...I had a similar comment posted on my blog, someone saying there's no discrimination because you're white. Who knows what's wrong with some of these fools! Go figure.....Bestselling Author, Pontif.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17669405211358991959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20755556.post-1143502363636879742006-03-27T18:32:00.000-05:002006-03-27T18:32:00.000-05:00Hey Gina - I haven't the foggiest idea who it is, ...Hey Gina - I haven't the foggiest idea who it is, and it boggles the mind that this person was so assertive when they're obviously the one making incorrect assumptions. :)Millenia Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946305818793386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20755556.post-1143434148363829162006-03-26T23:35:00.000-05:002006-03-26T23:35:00.000-05:00Dear Blacknproud: First off, Millenia isn't white!...Dear Blacknproud: First off, Millenia isn't white! I met her when she came to DC and bought a copy of her book which she personally signed for me. What makes you think she's white? And more second off, why come to her blog with such a racially offensive comment? Black, white, it doesn't matter.......yes, it would still be a racist question if she were white or any race. Bias is bias, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20755556.post-1143045216816078122006-03-22T11:33:00.000-05:002006-03-22T11:33:00.000-05:00Really amazing that many are making an incorrect a...<I>Really amazing that many are making an incorrect assumption. *shrug*</I><BR/><BR/>Indeed it is amazing, "blacknproud" - LOLMillenia Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946305818793386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20755556.post-1143007021262542202006-03-22T00:57:00.000-05:002006-03-22T00:57:00.000-05:00Is it a racist question, since you're White? I don...Is it a racist question, since you're White? I don't see the racial discrimination that many are alluding to. The book store owner didn't ask your race, you responded and then there was a cancelation by the owner -- that would be discrimination. Why or how does asking the question automatically means one is discriminated against?<BR/><BR/>I don't think there is a wrong answer, only an honest Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20755556.post-1142921971215393522006-03-21T01:19:00.000-05:002006-03-21T01:19:00.000-05:00See, my curiosity would have gotten the better of ...See, my curiosity would have gotten the better of me...I'd have called up the named person and ask him/her why they needed to know! I love to hear people stutter!<BR/><BR/>I dunno'...maybe they got hit by a falling book shelf that morning...LOLBonnie S. Calhounhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11769607640246518804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20755556.post-1142910564869604542006-03-20T22:09:00.000-05:002006-03-20T22:09:00.000-05:00Wow. I probably don't want to know how the store e...Wow. I probably don't want to know how the store explained your cancellation given that email enquiry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20755556.post-1142723786498414322006-03-18T18:16:00.000-05:002006-03-18T18:16:00.000-05:00Thanks so much for the support, Sharon. Asinine in...Thanks so much for the support, Sharon. Asinine indeed!Millenia Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946305818793386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20755556.post-1142691303023460332006-03-18T09:15:00.000-05:002006-03-18T09:15:00.000-05:00I agree that you should follow up with the store's...I agree that you should follow up with the store's management and forward the offensive email to let them know exactly why you cancelled. And then ask, "What's up with this?" b/c I sure would like to hear how that would justify that asinine email.Sharon Cullarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14212571153286788058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20755556.post-1142566609110041262006-03-16T22:36:00.000-05:002006-03-16T22:36:00.000-05:00Let's just say that I've got bigger fish to fry ri...Let's just say that I've got bigger fish to fry right now. <BR/><BR/>This race thing is a lot more corrosive than most people know.Millenia Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946305818793386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20755556.post-1142550889048916022006-03-16T18:14:00.000-05:002006-03-16T18:14:00.000-05:00Millenia,Wow. Just...wow. I know you said you ha...Millenia,<BR/><BR/>Wow. Just...wow. I know you said you have your hands full right now, but maybe you could follow up a little later with the owner/manager of the store? Just a thought.<BR/><BR/>Take care,<BR/>MaiaMaia Sepphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16510658698385522503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20755556.post-1142544667421557272006-03-16T16:31:00.000-05:002006-03-16T16:31:00.000-05:00Millenia.....it takes a lot to surprise me, but th...Millenia.....it takes a lot to surprise me, but this does! I'm with Gina, I didn't think that type of overt racism was still being practiced. I'm not sure what I would've done. I certainly would've cancelled.Bestselling Author, Pontif.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17669405211358991959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20755556.post-1142474440885511822006-03-15T21:00:00.000-05:002006-03-15T21:00:00.000-05:00Wow, my dear Millenia, like Lynn I can hardly beli...Wow, my dear Millenia, like Lynn I can hardly believe that in 2006 someone would send an e-mail like that. I understand why you would cancel the appearance. I agree that you should probably try to get the person fired!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20755556.post-1142441929135109512006-03-15T11:58:00.000-05:002006-03-15T11:58:00.000-05:00Hi HelenKay - See, I don't think there should ever...Hi HelenKay - See, I don't think there should ever be a logical basis for a bookstore to make this kind of an inquiry. That opens the door for a slew of such inquiries from a variety of business establishments with "logical" reasons for asking.<BR/><BR/>I mean, suppose they don't get the answer they're looking for? What would they do? Treat the author differently somehow, based on the response? Millenia Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946305818793386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20755556.post-1142429415124619402006-03-15T08:30:00.000-05:002006-03-15T08:30:00.000-05:00Am I missing something? Was the bookstore trying ...Am I missing something? Was the bookstore trying to have a signing of all AA authors and that's why they asked? <BR/><BR/>Yeah, I'm desperate to find some logical basis for this disturbing email...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20755556.post-1142404492335914482006-03-15T01:34:00.000-05:002006-03-15T01:34:00.000-05:00I see your point. Superficially it may appear you ...I see your point. Superficially it may appear you are overreacting or being too sensitive, but clearly this type of question proves problematic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20755556.post-1142370126614837182006-03-14T16:02:00.000-05:002006-03-14T16:02:00.000-05:00Appauling. Simple appauling.It makes you feel sor...Appauling. Simple appauling.<BR/><BR/>It makes you feel sorry for the ignorant person who wrote it -- how he/she must be lacking! And for the people who are discriminated against!<BR/><BR/>So sorry. <BR/><BR/>I think I would call the store and ask to speak to the manager. I would try to get the person who did that FIRED!!! But I'm a firecracker. EyesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20755556.post-1142365933159574252006-03-14T14:52:00.000-05:002006-03-14T14:52:00.000-05:00Hi Lynn - I think this blog is about as public a f...Hi Lynn - I think this blog is about as public a fuss as I have time to make right now. Aside from refusing to make the appearance. ;-) Too much stuff going on. <BR/><BR/>Hi Global Man - I agree with what you've expressed. Racial discrimination is very ugly and reprehensible indeed. I feel it says a lot to refuse to be a part of it, from either side of the fence.Millenia Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946305818793386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20755556.post-1142328459015951492006-03-14T04:27:00.000-05:002006-03-14T04:27:00.000-05:00"RACISM"...IS UGLY AND REPREHENSIBLE". There ar..."RACISM"...IS UGLY AND REPREHENSIBLE".<BR/><BR/> There are two types of bookstores out there. One is the commercial thats controlled by Whites, and the African American bookstore, AA if you will.<BR/><BR/> Whichever one has done this thing "Millenia Black's" talking about, is guilty of Racism without excuses. Sad!<BR/><BR/> Has the mainstream of people in the USA resolved to such low humanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20755556.post-1142313313586242062006-03-14T00:15:00.000-05:002006-03-14T00:15:00.000-05:00Oh crud. Well they're still wrong and you are rig...Oh crud. Well they're still wrong and you are right to be mad! And I'd still think about making a public fuss. :/Lynn Raye Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05823590040842807378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20755556.post-1142308526073626622006-03-13T22:55:00.000-05:002006-03-13T22:55:00.000-05:00Lynn - It's actually an independent bookstore, not...Lynn - It's actually an independent bookstore, not a chain. <BR/><BR/>I had to cancel. I abhor racial discrimination.Millenia Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946305818793386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20755556.post-1142290110401046082006-03-13T17:48:00.000-05:002006-03-13T17:48:00.000-05:00OMG! That is so totally unbelievable that my firs...OMG! That is so totally unbelievable that my first reaction is it can't be real. But since you put it up here, Millenia, I am certain it is all too unfortunately real. The frickin' nerve of some people! <BR/><BR/>If this is a national chain, I'd be sending a note along about how inappropriate this question is and advising them I intended to take it to the top. I'd also contact the ACLU and Lynn Raye Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05823590040842807378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20755556.post-1142288309909631782006-03-13T17:18:00.000-05:002006-03-13T17:18:00.000-05:00Nope... it is not an appropriate email. Work... an...Nope... it is not an appropriate email. Work... any type... an employer should not discriminate due to race, gender, disability, or religion. I am not sure how you should deal with this situation. I don't think you should cancel the appearance. If they cancel it, I would call a lawyer. :-(Cyn Bagleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08404416186783891402noreply@blogger.com