TITLE

Madonna says she was disrespected by the black men she dated; blames white racism, sexism

PUB. DATE
December 1995
SOURCE
Jet;12/18/95, Vol. 89 Issue 6, p39
SOURCE TYPE
Periodical
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
Reports on a comment made by music performer Madonna during an interview with `Spin' magazine about being disrespected by the black men she dated. Black culture, racism and sexism as reasons cited by Madonna for the behavior; Feeling that the black community does not support her; View of strong females as threatening.
ACCESSION #
9512221682

 

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