Young, BLACK, and Fabulous!

You know regardless of the situation, I'm always going to be proud of being Black, especially African. It's tough sometimes, particularly when you're a minority, but that just inspires me to be better than all those who are expected to get farther than me. Right now I'm in high school, and I always strive to be the best at everything because I feel like I want to prove to people, peers, teachers, that although I'm super loud, always laughing and clowning, and black, I'm also super intelligent, talented, and well capable being number one. It might sound a little cocky, but that's how my parents raised me, to be the best, especially since I'm Black.

That's why I really appreciate TV shows that portray young Blacks in a positive light. Right now, aside from Taking the Stage, I'm really feelin Harlem Heights. The characters on that show definitely show the world that Blacks don't all fit the sterotypes. We can be great too, just like everyone else.

HARLEM HEIGHTS provides a window into the fascinating world of New York's young, Black and fabulous. Set against the backdrop of the increasingly-gentrified neighborhood of Harlem, the series features a diverse cast of eight young adults who share common goals as they make the post-college leap into adulthood, finding love and success in the big city on their own terms.

So tune in on mondays @ 10 pm on BET