Jazzmyn Banks's Posts
Negative Stereotypes: To Mock or Not?
Negative stereotypes are hateful and hurtful. Take an example from the world of entertainment recently when #SteveHarvey cracked a joke using the negative stereotype that Asian Men are not datable. Growing up I remember this negative outlook was all over the place. My developing mind could never find the logic in them and this created a lot of confusion not understanding why this and many o... Read More »
Trump vs the Disabled Controversy
Here’s the one thing no one is pointing out concerning the Trump vs the Disabled controversy: This is not about the reporter. This is a bigger issue. Even if Trump didn’t mock the disabled reporter….the imitation he defaults to when mocking people is a “Spaz” imitation. That old saying is based on certain disabilities and is often used to say someone is incompe... Read More »
Medicaid…Who Needs It?
Just saw a few different news reports concerned #Medicaid future. Lots of talk about overhauling and/or getting rid of the Medicaid program. Other than the needs of people below the poverty line, the disabled require Medicaid. Over 50 million Americans have some kind of disability. Over 35 million were eligible voters. Most people with disabilities require some kind of home care in order ... Read More »
Misbehavin’ Mondays at #GothamComedyClub!
Jazzmyn Banks turns the mirror on her audience as she shares her journey through disability, perceptions from walking people, a bi-cultural upbringing and more.... Read More »
Reacting Educationally vs Emotionally
People with disabilities are greeted with ignorance and discrimination more than others realize.... Read More »
Racism, the Oscars and Stacey Dash!
Just my thoughts. I was a child who saw firsthand the hateful emotional/mental/physical abuse of Apartheid. This combined with other life experiences that involve directly experiencing prejudice have given me a small insight on how sensitive these issues are. How deep they run in someone’s soul. Why we have to take these issues seriously.... Read More »
Is Joseph Fiennes Playing Michael Jackson or Playing us?
I’m a Writer/Director and have done a tone of casting for client projects as well as my own. Here’s my opinion on the latest about this controversial casting. Under what circumstances would it be acceptable and when it would be unacceptable?... Read More »
A Health Update From Jazzmyn!
An update from Writer/Director Jazzmyn Banks! It’s been a difficult year trying to prepare and then recover from multiple orthopedic surgeries, a chronic illness and trying to complete a web-series! The challenges never end, but at least life isn’t boring!... Read More »
Michael Jackson portrayed by a WHITE actor? My Professional Opinion.
As a filmmaker, I’ve done a ton casting for clients and for my own projects. Here are my thoughts on a white actor portraying Michael Jackson.... Read More »
NYC Wheelchair Public Transportation: Accessible or Impossible? That ‘Tis the Question!
Writer/Director Jazzmyn Banks discusses the challenges and solutions for getting around using public transportation in New York! She shares stories of transit obstacles that occurred the other day while trying to get home from the location for her upcoming web series!... Read More »
