Talkin’ shop

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."