They used the photo for their lead story on broken families in the African American community. Many people were displeased that the publication compared the classic show to Cosby’s real-life issues.Some are calling the cover epic while others feel what Bill Cosby did in his personal life had nothing to do with the “Cosby Show” and should not taint everything the show accomplished.
The
cover breaks my heart; what Dr. Cosby have done, does not break the
‘Black Family Bond’ this is a horrible perception Ebony, are they still
Black Own!? I hope they don’t sale a single issue!!!” one person wrote
on the magazine’s Facebook page.
“To crucify a TV show and its other actors who worked hard and made this show a legacy and for many people taught values and showed a strong family unit, for Ebony magazine to try and tarnish this shows reputation is both tasteless and a slap in the face to America AND black America,” another wrote.
A comment stating “regardless if Bill Cosby is guilty or innocent. That is no reason to demean the entire show,” represented a common feeling.
- See more at: http://www.thewrap.com/ebony-magazines-cosby-show-cover-sparks-mixed-emotions-on-social-media/#.dpuf
“To crucify a TV show and its other actors who worked hard and made this show a legacy and for many people taught values and showed a strong family unit, for Ebony magazine to try and tarnish this shows reputation is both tasteless and a slap in the face to America AND black America,” another wrote.
A comment stating “regardless if Bill Cosby is guilty or innocent. That is no reason to demean the entire show,” represented a common feeling.
- See more at: http://www.thewrap.com/ebony-magazines-cosby-show-cover-sparks-mixed-emotions-on-social-media/#.dpuf
The
cover breaks my heart; what Dr. Cosby have done, does not break the
‘Black Family Bond’ this is a horrible perception Ebony, are they still
Black Own!? I hope they don’t sale a single issue!!!” one person wrote
on the magazine’s Facebook page.
“To crucify a TV show and its other actors who worked hard and made this show a legacy and for many people taught values and showed a strong family unit, for Ebony magazine to try and tarnish this shows reputation is both tasteless and a slap in the face to America AND black America,” another wrote.
A comment stating “regardless if Bill Cosby is guilty or innocent. That is no reason to demean the entire show,” represented a common feeling.
- See more at: http://www.thewrap.com/ebony-magazines-cosby-show-cover-sparks-mixed-emotions-on-social-media/#.dpuf
“To crucify a TV show and its other actors who worked hard and made this show a legacy and for many people taught values and showed a strong family unit, for Ebony magazine to try and tarnish this shows reputation is both tasteless and a slap in the face to America AND black America,” another wrote.
A comment stating “regardless if Bill Cosby is guilty or innocent. That is no reason to demean the entire show,” represented a common feeling.
- See more at: http://www.thewrap.com/ebony-magazines-cosby-show-cover-sparks-mixed-emotions-on-social-media/#.dpuf
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