I had the memorable experience of meeting the legendary Esther Rolle in childhood. She was graceful, and kind. My parents took me to a significant event where my dad, against his better judgment, allowed me to taste beer for the first time. That singular event left a lasting impression on me, perhaps even contributing to my dislike of beer to this day. When I was a child, affirmative action was legal, it was okay to have a college scholarship named after a black man, and I actually believed in the American Dream and Meritocracy. Fast forward to today. Black women are the fastest group to start their businesses, affirmative action is illegal, Black Women are being fired at the highest rate (although they are found to be the most effective leaders) and public schools are becoming less and less effective for children nationwide. This is the current society that Netflix’s new animated series reimagined the classic “Good Times” was released to.
Recently, the internet buzzed with discussions about Netflix’s latest venture: Good Times The Animated Series. While browsing through Netflix, I stumbled upon it and watched the trailer. My immediate reaction? This isn’t it. I knew it wasn’t made for me. As a God Fearing MIT Alumni, I want to see something real and not exaggerated. I am interested in art that will uplift and not tear down. My mother grew up in projects. I know what poverty looks like, and it is not the ignorance I saw in the trailer. As I noticed others voicing their discontent, I delved deeper into the trailer’s credits, and it became apparent why this show missed the mark.
Despite their talents, Stephen Curry and Seth McFarlane need a profound understanding of African American culture. I am not familiar with the showrunner’s work. In contrast, figures like LeBron James demonstrate a more nuanced grasp, evident in their consistently entertaining and culturally respectful projects. Unfortunately, Curry and another creator, disconnected from the African American experience, produced something deeply offensive and riddled with stereotypes.
I won’t delve into statistics showcasing the brilliance of the Black community; suffice it to say, our brilliance is often ignored or overlooked in our daily lives. This reality fuels my drive, especially as the SEO Queen, to empower Black-owned businesses. They need to establish their ecosystems of support, recognizing that our society isn’t a pure meritocracy but rather one plagued by racism.
My journey, propelled by hard work and with the help of God, underscores the importance of Black-owned businesses investing in their marketing endeavors. Every success story shared becomes a counter-narrative against the negative stereotypes perpetuated by individuals like McFarlane and Curry. Investing in SEO and digital PR isn’t just about visibility; it’s about reclaiming our narratives, building platforms for our voices, and defying harmful stereotypes.
This is why The SEO Queen has The Algorithm Magazine. The Algorithm Magazine is an opportunity for Black-Owned Businesses to share their thought leadership and experience with the world. There are few Black-Owned Business Magazine in the Market, and The Algorithm Magazine is a Business and Technology Magazine that is serious about telling the true story of business owners who have been positively impacting the world.
This is why The SEO Queen has The SEO Queen Tech Show. This is a podcast where visionaries like Teddy Riley, Mr. Bennie Randall, and Richelle Shaw can share their experience and expertise on how they have built multi-million dollar legacies.
This is why The SEO Queen exists: to help businesses tell their stories with dignity. If you are tired of other people telling your story, we should talk. If you are a business owner complaining about Netflix’s bad creative and business decisions, then I challenge you to be a part of the solution and let your light and your story shine online through the power of SEO.
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