What do you think of the scene in the film "Barbershop" where
Cedric the Entertainer criticizes Rosa Parks’ fame? Temi
Amoruwa
First-year, biology
“When I was supposed to watch it again for my sociology
class, I really analyzed it a little better. Second time I watched
it, I actually was offended by what he was saying. We talked about
it in class. Cedric did overdo it a little bit. I think Rev. Jesse
Jackson was correct in speaking against it.” Jaryd
Burton
Third-year, anthropology
“What Rosa Parks did was great. Whether or not she was
sitting because she was tired or lazy has nothing to do with what
she did. Her place in history is secure, no matter what any
comedian says.” Wilson Chang
Fourth-year, psychology
“I thought it was pretty funny. When I was watching it; I
thought it was bold, what he was saying about Rosa Parks not being
significant. The intent is what matters. If it’s just meant
to conjure up laughs, then to me it’s cool." Blanca
Martinez
Third-year, political science and international
developmental studies
"Honestly, I didn’t think it was that bad. I thought it
just showed reality. There’s going to be people with
different views. If you go to a barbershop now, you’re going
to be hearing people say all these comments and you might not agree
with it. I think it’s petty for Jesse Jackson to be looking
at something like that when there’s other bigger issues out
there."