MSN showing their true "colors" in article title - why is race necessary here?

[BeerManNOLA]

Why exactly do they need to point out that he's black? How is that germane to the fact that he's a new face for the NRA. And, the tone of the article is seething with hate for the NRA and all things guns.

http://news.msn.com/us/nra-enlists-black-gun-enthusiast-as-newest-pitchman

 

[JNieman]

Well, honestly it is important.

It's demographically important. I've long been critical of the NRA being a stuffy old white men club. I'm glad they have a younger guy, and glad he's not white. I hope it helps break the image of the stuffy old white man sitgma most people put on the NRA. I hope that changing the image is quickly followed by a changing of the guard.

 

[Sugarbug]

Who cares honestly? The gun community by far and large is viewed as fat rednecks and rich white guys.

I fully support bringing attention to the actual diversity of the gun community.

 

[JNieman]

Also, after reading the article... I don't much see the hate for the NRA "and all things guns" - I thought it was rather plainly stated.

 

[Hitman]

Also, after reading the article... I don't much see the hate for the NRA "and all things guns" - I thought it was rather plainly stated.

Shut your Reasonable Mouth!

On with the Hate! on with the Hate!

 

[Hermit]

I love this guy's YouTube videos.

 

[IfItFliesItDies]

I love this guy's YouTube videos.

He's one of my favorites. Always well thought out points and his reviews are elegant as well as humorous.

One of my favorites is his Glock fanboy video though.

 

[oleheat]

I like Noir, too- and think he's a great addition to the NRA.

Ever hear of Kenn Blanchard? He's been spreading the good word on guns for years, too....He is the original "black man with a gun"- he's even written a book by that title.

He is a dynamic individual- and every gun owner's friend. I've been listening to him for a few years. Good man, as well.


http://kennblanchard.com/


Here's an interview he did recently on NPR. Good stuff.

http://www.npr.org/2013/02/28/173151752/black-reverend-guns-are-important-to-my-church

 

[Gator 45/70]

Wow, I'm a bit confused here after reading this, So help me out in case i missed something ?
If your a Democrat Liberal and a person of color your addressed as African American. However...
If you side with the NRA you have stepped back 10 year's to being addressed a ''Black man " ?
Which in itself is not a bad thing.
BTW, I enjoy his vid's.

 

[1911Dave]

So its ok to label him as black in this article, but its not ok for the news to mention race when describing a criminal in their description? What hypocrisy

 

[bs875]

His last name is Noir. Noir means black in French. I know some of y'all should know that. He should be glad his parents didn't name him Drakkar.

 

[Sully]

His last name is Noir. Noir means black in French. I know some of y'all should know that. He should be glad his parents didn't name him Drakkar.

LMAO!!! My first cologne...panty dropper

 

[oleheat]

LMAO!!! My first cologne...panty dropper

Those were the days....