bu. Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 (edited) She's known for "saying it like she means it," but that mantra seemed to upset some of her "co-hosts" as Wendy Williams made some comments about Jesse Williams and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that left a sour taste in her viewers' mouths.While speaking on the recent petition currently circulated to get Jesse fired fromGrey's Anatomy, the talk show host explained that she saw both sides of the story. Referencing his moving pro-Black speech at the 2016 BET Awards, she said his words were appropriate for the occasion and network, but can see how certain pro-Black institutions may be considered offensive."I must say to you, he was on BET. His speech was very poignant," she said. "On the other hand, I would be really offended if there was a school that was known as a historically white college. We have historically Black colleges. What if there was the National Organization for White People, only? There's the NAACP."When her usually loyal studio audience sat there in dead silence, she added, laughing, "Look, everybody's quiet. You're leaving me out here to dry by myself? One wrong word — I'm choosing my words carefully, but what I am saying is racism s**ks and we can all do better in our household, educating ourselves and teaching our children to make it better."Revisiting the topic of HBCUs, she said, "National speeches like this will always rub people the wrong way just like white people will be offended because Spelman College is a historically Black college for women. You might feel funny about that. I know I'd feel funny, like I just told you. If there was a white college or whatever."Some of her loyal at-home viewers, many being HBCU alum, ripped her to shreds on social media after watching the segment: FollowDesi K. Robinson @DesiKWIMRadio@WendyWilliams Diminishing validity of#HistoricallyBlackColleges ? Important/safe spaces honoring educational experience of POC? C'monWendy3:30 PM - 6 Jul 2016 · Queens, NY, United States Keyonte Smoot @KSuseSWendy Williams is so ignorant3:30 PM - 6 Jul 2016 FollowMechelle_My_Bell @meshell1971So disappointed with the ignorance spewing from@WendyWilliams - You have so much money and influence and you don't know ur history. Sad!3:27 PM - 6 Jul 2016 FollowJay Kentrell @THEE_Kentrell@WendyWilliams please understand the history of why these historically black institutions were created before you are critical of them3:26 PM - 6 Jul 2016 · Atlanta, GA, United States FollowTerrance Graham @PlatinumTAtl@WendyWilliams @iJesseWilliams @GreysABC HBCUs were started because blacks couldnt attend white colleges.3:27 PM - 6 Jul 2016 Recap another moment when the talk show host got dragged by social media in the BET Breaks video, above.http://www.bet.com/celebrities/news/2016/07/06/wendy-williams-comments.html Edited July 7, 2016 by Dammn Bu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 (edited) I agree that racism in the black community is ignored as all hell but runs rapid.I disagree with her take on HBCU Edited July 7, 2016 by Game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 (edited) she deserves to be read on this one, and I must add that I watch her regularly now, but she doesnt get it. HBCU were created because White institutions didnt welcome people or color, Whites are not the excluded party, Blacks and other non-White people suffer that distinction. Edited July 7, 2016 by Bailey. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaria Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 She has a point but but you can't say anything about race that isn't PC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 I watch her regularly now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bu. Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 She's mildly entertaining, if only to laugh at her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 I really enjoy her show, I only turn away when she gets long winded on a subject, she needs to make her point and move on faster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 She's mildly entertaining Uhh when? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bu. Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 Uhh when?All the time. She's dumb and I love laughing at the shit she says. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 All the time. She's dumb and I love laughing at the shit she says. I'll take your word for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 All the time. She's dumb and I love laughing at the shit she says. Hot Topics is everything 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bu. Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 Hot Topics is everythingRight? She's so messy and does aggravate me but I can't help but tune in. She's like the Daily Mail. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Right? She's so messy and does aggravate me but I can't help but tune in. She's like the Daily Mail. its a train wreck you cant look away ...of course the fact they upload her to youtube means anyone online can watch her show in HD quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DasSad Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 She's fucking pathetic. I don't see how any black person can say this out of their mouth. We know why HBCUs were created and it wasn't to hurt whites. They aren't teaching hate in the classrooms. When is her contract up? Her rhetoric on this is dangerous in this climate. Jesse's speech ain't sounding so hateful today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSimba Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 I can't stand her anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetDAYZ Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 I get what she is saying. It was not that harsh to me but i understand the roar of the black crowd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidfresh832 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 She is a clown. She has a national platform and instead of educating her viewers on why there are Historically Black Colleges and why they are important and necessary. She chooses to be willfully ignorant. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidfresh832 Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Reading reports Chevrolet yanked their sponsorshipWendy Williams became a hot topic last week after making some offensive comments, denouncing the need for HBCUs and the NAACP. Now, it seems as the talk show maven's words cost her big time as a major sponsor for her show has reportedly backed out, with the facilitator of the deal being an HBCU alumna.Chevy Drives away Hope it is true. Something like this is the only way the loudmouth heffa will learn. Same with Stacy Dash. Got to take a hit to the pocket book to learn to shut up and stop being willfully ignorant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Stacey Dash is sponsored by white people but good for Wendy for FINALLY losing a sponsor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DasSad Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Roland Martin who gathered Wendy in epic proportions will be on her show Thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Roland Martin who gathered Wendy in epic proportions will be on her show Thursday. Was that planned before or after the wig snatch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetDAYZ Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Was that planned before or after the wig snatch? thats what Im saying cus this seems rather odd like... ..how exactly is this gonna turn out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 thats what Im saying cus this seems rather odd like... ..how exactly is this gonna turn out I think guest hosts are planned months in advanced. It would make sense that they're not booking guests a week before. Either way, this interview will be bananas and I will make sure to miss it like I do every episode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaria Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 They obviously booked him after. Why else would she have him on? In my opinion, smart move on Wendy's part. It'll be good. She's not stupid, she knows she'll need to eat crow publicly. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeJoe Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 (edited) Roland Martin who gathered Wendy in epic proportions will be on her show Thursday. She better be on her best behavior. Omarosa read her down and Whitney snatched her up. Women have smart mouths and can read but men are way better at reading you down to your soul, especially gay men lol. I'll never forget how Judge Mathis read the silicon out of her fake boobshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEp2sYqU780 Edited July 12, 2016 by JoeJoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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