It is always interesting to see how black people in Europe are portrayed in the media, since there are many stories and pictures where black people are portrayed in a stereotype way. Today I stumbled upon a remarkable example.
In the Dutch free newspaper Depers I saw a picture of Rox, the new singer songwriter from South London.
The front page (above) had the following headline: “We are really proud of Europe.” And in the byline: "And that’s why we advise Rox and four other singers."
And there is more
The headline: “New, good, female and European”
I thought great for Rox that she is featured like this. But I had mixed feelings about the by-line.
“An ailing eurozone survives only by substantial investment in the own economy. So buy European products, starting with music.“
When I read the byline it felt as if they are using a black girl on the cover to make protectionisme look a bit friendly. As if they where saying that this appeal is not an anti-foreigner thing.
But maybe I am wrong, and this is just a story of an editor who likes the music of Rox.
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