Hot Topic: CNN's Black in America

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>Last July, CNN introduced to the world &lsquo;what it means to be Black in America.&lsquo; After the first series aired, most Black folks were not impressed (See here,&nbsp;here, here, and on and on). Therefore, CNN has decided to bring us a part 2, called Black in America: Solutions to be aired this Wednesday! For real, Soledad?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Most of the criticism that was generated from the 2008 Black in America series was because it either put&nbsp; Black folks under&nbsp; doom and gloom circumstances, or the message was, that in order for us to "make it" in America, we had to sell-out, or be light-skinned.&nbsp; Yes, it&rsquo;s true that these chosen, highlighted, segments are indeed a part of the Black experience, but come on now,&nbsp; we&rsquo;re more than that.&nbsp; But to counter all of the negativity of the first series, Black in America II will focus on "today&rsquo;s pioneers" and "tomorrow&rsquo;s leaders", you know, people that are trying to do good in the hood.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>