Tyler Perry Hearts The Philly Kids

Jul 21 | by Natasha

After all that mess with the Philadelphia black and Hispanic kids who were turned away from a private pool even after paying their money, Tyler Perry has stepped in to help them. He's sponsoring a Disney World trip for the 65 Pennsylvania children at the largely minority day-care center after said swim club canceled pool privileges for the children. "He wanted to do something nice for them and let them know that for every negative experience, there are people out there who want them to succeed regardless of the color of their skin," said Keleigh Thomas, Perry's publicist. She added the entertainer would be footing the bill for all transportation, hotel, admissions and food costs at the Florida theme park.

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Loves it. Many folks in the black community have issues with Tyler and/or his movies, but cases like this of putting your money where your mouth is should be applauded. By the way, the swim club director is now claiming that he turned the students away simply because of overcrowding and safety. Even though they had already signed contracts and money was paid far in advance. In a statement posted Monday on his Web site, Perry summed up his feelings about the pool situation: "This made me so angry," he wrote. "This is awful, and for anyone that has grown up in the inner-city, you know that one small act of kindness can change your life," he wrote, adding that with the trip to Disney World, "I want them to know that for every act of evil that a few people will throw at you, there are millions more who will do something kind for them. This is all about the kids."

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You know what I don't care if

You know what I don't care if the man is straight/gay that man came forward to help them children and I thank him for that. Keep up the good work Tyler.

by Red
11:26 pm - Jul 21, '09

Kontagiousone: Couldn’t

Kontagiousone: Couldn’t have said that better.Who would have thought that a woman would give a young man her intern, none the less, with a funny name a chance to take her out. She could have looked “down on him or snubbed her nose” but she didn’t. Michelle went out with Barack and is now married to the President of the US. Ummm... that fine and all, but he was not an intern he was a summer associate at a major law firm who attended Harvard law school. Summer associates at law firms pull in between 1,000-2,000/ week and often end up with $160,000 job offers. So there is a huge difference between the waiter/ mechanic and Barack Obama. His earning potential was unlimited and his education was top notch, she recognized that.

by Jade
5:46 pm - Jul 21, '09

THANK YOU TYLER. WHEN I HEARD

THANK YOU TYLER. WHEN I HEARD ABOUT THIS STORY, I WANTED TO CRY. I WAS OUTRAGED. I'M SO GLAD SOMEONE IS REACTING ON THESE KIDS' BEHALF. I GUESS AL SHARPTON WAS TOO BUSY WITH THE MJ SITUATION AND THESE KIDS WERE GETTING LITTLE TO NO EXPOSURE ON THIS. TYLER PERRY IS MY NEW HOMEBOY.

by Food for thought
5:46 pm - Jul 21, '09

HOTTEST In The HOOD - GLAD to

HOTTEST In The HOOD - GLAD to be Appreciated!

by CIRESLADYONE
5:50 pm - Jul 21, '09

Many on here worrying about

Many on here worrying about what celebrities are doing to help out others. My question is what are you doing to help out? You talk about what celebrities can afford to give, what can you afford to give? And before any of you question what I do to give I'll let you know. I have been giving on the national scale for the past 8 years. Meaning, I am in the US Army. And yes, I have been to war. I state that because I knw someone will ask that question. Anyway, before we start talking about what someone else can do, lets start with ourselves and see what we can do first. As far as the issues with TP. You can never please everyone. I think his work is great. Most of his characters remind me of ppl I know. Some ghetto, some successfull and others who think they are better than everyone else. As far as his sexuality goes, why should it matter? Just beacause he won't come out and say whether he is straight or gay ppl automatically draw their own conclusions. Just remember its really none of your business.

by Lori
9:57 am - Jul 22, '09

When I first heard this story

When I first heard this story it really broke my heart, it brought tears to my eyes. Tyler Perry really stepped up on this, I have nothing but respect for that man. As far as people having issues with him, our people always have issues with someone...that's just how we are. We find something negative to point out and try to tear a person down, we'll never be satisfied.

by mrsb32
5:55 pm - Jul 21, '09

Kudos And may the almighty

Kudos And may the almighty never make u see anything bad in ur life..... U surely are a HEAVEN SENT....and for the kids...God loves them and his shown it thru an angel Go..go....TYLER

by leaves
11:47 am - Jul 22, '09

Truly an heaven sent.... God

Truly an heaven sent.... God bless u

by leaves
11:48 am - Jul 22, '09

Jade: Ummm… that fine and

Jade: Ummm… that fine and all, but he was not an intern he was a summer associate at a major law firm who attended Harvard law school. Summer associates at law firms pull in between 1,000-2,000/ week and often end up with $160,000 job offers. So there is a huge difference between the waiter/ mechanic and Barack Obama. His earning potential was unlimited and his education was top notch, she recognized that. I doubt she was looking at his earning potential to that degree. He was a summer associate making 45K while she made like 65K... big difference when you are single with no kids. I think she was in love with President Obama and wanted to marry him later because she loves him, not just because he might turn a profit for their family later. I doubt she was still thinking of his earning potential when they had to live in her parents attic after getting married. Or I doubt she was thinking this when he could not even rent a car to go to the 2000 Democratic Convention back in the day because his credit card was maxxed out. This woman loves her husband simply because she does. Please do not make their marriage seems like some business agreement like the Clintons. How insulting.

by JJ Fad
5:56 pm - Jul 21, '09

Jade: Ummm… that fine and

by Foley
5:58 pm - Jul 21, '09

Oh ok, its just that In have

Oh ok, its just that In have read it and never read it being hispanic kids involved. Not really sure how they would distinguish the hispanic kids, its not like its a race. Hispanic ppl can be black or white, etc..

by Laura
8:40 pm - Jul 21, '09

JJ Fad: I doubt she was

by Foley
6:00 pm - Jul 21, '09

PrettyDeuce: Natasha, what

PrettyDeuce: Natasha, what do you mean many people may have issues with Tyler? I, for one, love him. I think he came from a world where opportunities were slim to none. I love this random act of kindness that he just did. More power to him! Raising the B.A.Rs baby: I like Tyler Perry! He seems like a genuinely nice guy! As for as issues people may have with him… anything you do you will always have at least one person who will find fault, it’s impossible to please everyone. This was a great gesture for the kids. It’s sad that in this day in age, even with an african american president and first family, this type of nonsense still occurs (smh)

by Honesty
6:03 pm - Jul 21, '09

This is why your blessings

This is why your blessings will continue to pour out Mr. Tyler keep doing the dog on thang by giving back with sincerity!!! I love it and these kinds of posts POSITIVE POSITIVE POSITIVE

by divine Queen
6:06 pm - Jul 21, '09

Bravo Mr. Perry, Bravo!

by Mary Jane
11:57 pm - Jul 21, '09

I am first thank God!

by ME
4:09 pm - Jul 21, '09

Natasha, what do you mean

Natasha, what do you mean many people may have issues with Tyler? I, for one, love him. I think he came from a world where opportunities were slim to none. I love this random act of kindness that he just did. More power to him!

by PrettyDeuce
4:10 pm - Jul 21, '09

our people our people, now

our people our people, now tyler stepped up to the plate and no one else has done nothing, not a dam thing,and when he acts theres some who will always have something to say, and it was spike lee who was giving tylers two t.v programs and mr. lee needs to leave tyler and his business ventures the hell along, spike what are you doing to help and yes since these are youg children you would have though that chris brown are lil wayne would have stepped up and did something tyler you will get blessed for the beautiful act of kindness that you have shown to those children.

by CHERISH
6:10 pm - Jul 21, '09

Natasha-- I'm confused...what

Natasha-- I'm confused...what issues do people have with Tyler?

by just me
4:15 pm - Jul 21, '09

That's what I'm talkin bout!

That's what I'm talkin bout! Tyler not just talking, but doing something about it. Luv you boo! :)

by WTF?
4:17 pm - Jul 21, '09

JJ Fad: I doubt she was

JJ Fad: I doubt she was looking at his earning potential to that degree. He was a summer associate making 45K while she made like 65K… big difference when you are single with no kids. I think she was in love with President Obama and wanted to marry him later because she loves him, not just because he might turn a profit for their family later. I doubt she was still thinking of his earning potential when they had to live in her parents attic after getting married. Or I doubt she was thinking this when he could not even rent a car to go to the 2000 Democratic Convention back in the day because his credit card was maxxed out. This woman loves her husband simply because she does. Please do not make their marriage seems like some business agreement like the Clintons. How insulting. This was not the point of this posting, I was addressing the comparison between barack Obama and mechanics. The earlier conversation was based on successful black women and dating down. I am not questioning Michelle's love of her husband, I dont know her like that and Im assuming none of you do either. I was just drawing a distinction between Barack Obama and the mechanic/ garbage/ whatever. And last time I checked they are of the same caliber which was my point. They have similar backgrounds, similar education, and what not. Barack just chose to serve his community versus pursuing a more lucrative career. However I digress. People will pull from my comments what they choose.

by Jade
6:13 pm - Jul 21, '09

tyler you can please some of

tyler you can please some of the people some of the time but you can't please all of the people all of the time, so you keep doing your thing, and making people happy remember they question gods motives and treated him like crap, but when it all is said and done, the good deeds will always out weigh the bad ones and like i have said tyler keep up the good job that you and your crew are doing and i hope later on that i can be a extra in one of your up and coming movices (smile)

by CHERISH
6:15 pm - Jul 21, '09

hmm...glad the kids are being

hmm...glad the kids are being treated like human beings...no matter what color they are :) Tyler Perry is bout 2 snaps away from being on BET's level of coonery [sigh]... I promise there are plenty of successful black people [my fam included] that speak proper English, have decent jobs, take care of our children and help others... I wish I saw more of that in his tv shows...

by (insert witticism here) aka Chloe aka Maxwell Stan #1
12:02 am - Jul 22, '09

Wow that is real nice gesture

Wow that is real nice gesture on his part n whis reasoning is so on point n hopefully these kids will truly appreciate his kind gesture.

by Just Saying
4:18 pm - Jul 21, '09

Regardless of the amount of

Regardless of the amount of money he made from black people, he didn't have to do this... We make ALOT of WHITE PEOPLE rich by supporting them. Do they give back to our communities?? There are plenty of black wealth stars that could have done something, but are they?? NO So whoever it is, this whoever being TP!! Just Applaud the man..SMDH!! Black People!!!

by BklynBoy23
12:03 am - Jul 22, '09

LOVE IT AND LOVE HIM.

by Sweet
4:18 pm - Jul 21, '09

just me: Natasha–I’m

just me: Natasha–I’m confused…what issues do people have with Tyler? Co-Sign? Say what? Who has issues with Tyler?

by WTF?
4:18 pm - Jul 21, '09

tyler i have a nephew who was

tyler i have a nephew who was in a near fatal auto accident, and hes in a rehab there in atl, getting physical thearpy, hes from thomasville ga. and keep him in your prayers yall.

by CHERISH
6:19 pm - Jul 21, '09

That was a nice thing to do

That was a nice thing to do Tyler. I know those kids and families will be grateful! BTW - Tasha, what problems do people have w/ Tyler..I'm not aware of this!

by vanity1
4:20 pm - Jul 21, '09

I like Tyler Perry! He seems

I like Tyler Perry! He seems like a genuinely nice guy! As for as issues people may have with him... anything you do you will always have at least one person who will find fault, it's impossible to please everyone. This was a great gesture for the kids. It's sad that in this day in age, even with an african american president and first family, this type of nonsense still occurs (smh)

by Raising the B.A.Rs baby
4:20 pm - Jul 21, '09

That is so nice of him to do

That is so nice of him to do that!

by Ms Opinionated
4:20 pm - Jul 21, '09

Way to Go Mr. Perry! I think

Way to Go Mr. Perry! I think someone who is able to give might consider building them a pool for there organization! If I had it I would without hesitation!

by Shea
4:21 pm - Jul 21, '09

Nice Nice Nice

by TalkinMiSh*t
4:21 pm - Jul 21, '09

I didn't read anything about

I didn't read anything about hispanic kids being turned away, just black kids.

by Laura
6:25 pm - Jul 21, '09

their organization...(grammer

their organization...(grammer error)

by Shea
4:22 pm - Jul 21, '09

just me: I am first thank

just me: I am first thank God! Im gonna explain it to u, bc I am one who has some issues with him. Im not one of the ones who just hates him but I do question certain things that he does. I will tell you what most people's problem with him is then I will tell you my problem. Most people have an issue with the message that TP sends out, mostly in his TV shows. His shows lack humor and portray a seemingly negative connotaion when it comes to the black image. For instance, his show Meet the Browns is moslty full of coonery. Why? Look just at Mr. Brown himself, he is obviously uneducated and he cant even seem to pronounce everyday words. Some would shrug it off as humor, I and others dont. I have heard some people refer to it as almost a Minstrel show. his television shows (both of them) portray black people in bad lights. People also have problems with Madea. She goes both ways with me, sometimes she is over the top and shines a bad light on black women and sometimes she is tolerable. My main issue with TP is how he fired so many black people (vast majority) from his studio and replaced them with Jewish workers. It is well known that most (not all) jewish writes love to exploit black people, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesnt. It just depends. However, inmy opinion, it isnt working in TP's case. My ultimate question has always been this: I know we love comedy and humor but... should humor be at the expense of our culture, which so many of us are fighting just be equal? Should black people be at the butt of a joke, and a bad one at that, for humor? Hope get (maybe you dont agree and thats fine) why so many people have an issue with him.

by Ok Kanye!
6:27 pm - Jul 21, '09

Perry has made millions from

Perry has made millions from selling crappy entertainment that is marketed exclusively to African-Americans. If he wanted to, Perry could send every kid in America to Disney World. This is a publicity stunt to help his image. He should have done this quietly, without publicity. I hope the kids don't get kicked out of Disney World for being loud and disrespectful.

by BG
6:31 pm - Jul 21, '09

Loves it. Many folks in the

Loves it. Many folks in the black community have issues with Tyler and/or his movies, Why can't we ever keep it positive 100 ++++++++++ ?

by SayWhat
4:28 pm - Jul 21, '09

Perry has made millions from

by BG
6:31 pm - Jul 21, '09

Lavender- Tell me how im

Lavender- Tell me how im suppose to breathe with no air?? wear an oxygen mask duh. my sons too cute: That was so REAL and sweet of Tyler Perry. How many of these black artist get countless support from our people yet do nothing to help the communities out. or give a little check and think the deeds done. Like Tyler said “One act of kindness can change a persons life”.. I love Tyler Perrys movies BTW. He keeps it real. although theirs mad drama and B.S. (* which alot of us go through) theirs always some positive message in their. I do agree.... it was nice that someone spoke up. I was saddened by this story.

by Ok Kanye!
6:31 pm - Jul 21, '09

ME: I am first thank

ME: I am first thank God! Is it that serious? No comment on the story? WOW. Well I'll take heed and do it for you "I am first thank God!" Tyler Perry~ that was a wonderful act that you did!!! Thank God for people like you to turn something negative into a positive for these kids. ♥

by Kontagiousone
4:30 pm - Jul 21, '09

Kudos to Mr.

Kudos to Mr. Perry....regardless of his reason for sending these children to Disney (all expenses paid)....blatant racism is intolerable in this day & age....I live very nearby to Huntington Valley (location of swim club), and it doesn't surprise me of the actions of its members. I'm just so glad that they've been exposed, but unfortunately it will not change their feelings about non-caucasians.

by Locandlovely
9:14 pm - Jul 21, '09

just me: Natasha–I’m

just me: Natasha–I’m confused…what issues do people have with Tyler? I was thinking the same thing, everyone I know loves Tyler's movies. If they have issues with his movies it does not show at the box office. I hate to think how they feel about lil wayne and some of these other rappers if that's the case.

by Shamrock
4:31 pm - Jul 21, '09

I love Tyler Perry! He is a

I love Tyler Perry! He is a breath of fresh air all the time.

by Pretishia
4:33 pm - Jul 21, '09

Thank you Brother Tyler!

by Simply
4:34 pm - Jul 21, '09

WOW I'M SO AMAZED AND

WOW I'M SO AMAZED AND INSPIRED. THIS IS SOMEONE WHO CAN TALK THE TALK AND BACK IT UP. MOST OF THESE CELEBRITIES ONLY TAKE PART IN CHARITIES JUST FOR THE HECK OF LOOKING LIKE THEY CARE. WHEN GENUINE PEOPLE DO RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS THEY ARE WORTHY ENOUGH TO GET A STANDING OVATION. GOD BLESS YOU MR.PERRY. I'M SURE THOSE KIDS WILL APPRECIATE IT VERY MUCH.

by MISS JACKIE
4:34 pm - Jul 21, '09

I do applaud Tyler's offer!

I do applaud Tyler's offer! Do they need an extra chaperon? lol And the director's excuse is BS. I've worked at a pool for years and I know how it goes. You allot for patrons AND camp kids in advance. He is trying to cover up! BS!!

by Angeleyes
4:35 pm - Jul 21, '09

People have issues with the

People have issues with the way that he portrays black people in his movies. He has gotten a lot of flack about the loud stereotypical black people in his movie, and how he always portrays the successful black woman as shallow and how she should date down to find happiness, and there are other issues. (disclaimer: these are not my opinions this is just what I have read and have discussed with other people.)

by Jade
4:36 pm - Jul 21, '09

Also, there was another

Also, there was another racist incident regarding the world renowned Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates, police arrested him for breaking into his own house. Its ridiculous, everyone should google the story, especially people who are under the impression that racism is no longer an issue. Hopefully Tasha will post a story about this.

by Jade
4:40 pm - Jul 21, '09