This show could have been a great opportunity to put a spotlight on the culture of Mississippi and the talent and brilliance of its black entrepreneurs. Instead, the producers decided that they would present these women in the most terrible and unprofessional light, further reinforcing negative racial, cultural, and gendered stereotypes. This show has very little positive content and I feel disappointed in the OWN network. They have missed the opportunity to (1) showcase the true achievements of Black women in Mississippi and (2) influence the younger generations and show them what's possible. So many young people of all backgrounds need to see possible examples of southern Black women's success as our media does not portray this reality nearly enough. Many brilliant minds are produced in the universities of Mississippi including Jackson State University, Tougaloo College, Mississippi State, Alcorn State, Mississippi Valley State University, Rust College, Mississippi College, University of Southern Mississippi, and many, many more!
