Ok so I watch football, after all I live in a house full of boys so football fever was bound to catch me at some point. It’s ok though, I’m not fighting it, I still wear pink and I love lip gloss.
If you happen to watch the games you must have noticed Fox Reporter Pam Oliver talking to the hottest players, figuratively and otherwise getting the best stories for her news station.
Now Pam has hair, much like her other female colleagues on the field, however ‘we’ tend to notice her hair more so than we ought to, the focus is probably less on what she is saying or even who she is speaking to but more so on that one strand that seems out of place, in 20 degree weather, fans screaming and with the wind blowing. #focus
The Super Bowl was no different and as a matter of fact because it was a wider audience, along with the ratings, critics were on fire. Pam wore a two toned blondish wig* on the big day and has been compared to countless things including Chewbacca which for me personally was a dig at more than her hair #justsayin.
It was so terrible that her hair was actually a trending topic on twitter at one point on Sunday #shameful We loved Pam’s response to the social media outburst, she did an interview with Philly news and here is what she had to say:
This whole thing is just comical.
I wish it were so easy. It’s a process. I do my own hair and makeup – insert joke here. I’m up early. I’m at the stadium about 4 hours before the game, just going over some last-minute stuff and then waiting for some players to come out, which is generally 2 hours before the game.
You’re out there, trying a to catch players, get some last-minute stuff, get your reports turned around quickly, and I may or may not have time to put on lip gloss or powder my face.
I know TV is a visual medium, but there are times when you kind of hope that people are listening to what you’re saying as opposed to judging you if a strand of hair is not in place or if you have only got one eye lined or something.
She needs a new hair stylist point blank ✋
I totally agree.
What’s the point of wearing fake hair if youre going to look bad with it?! Whats the point of being in front the carmera if you aint gonna care about how you look to the world?? Right a column in SI magazine or Go on sport Radio, so we will read or listen to what you have to say and spend less time worry about how you “look”. Aint nobody got time for that confusion!
yes hair is hair but I learned in my journalism class that even the smallest things like jewelry or too much make up can distract the audience from understanding the true message. her hair was a mess and in broadcasting u have to look presentable. if news reporters get a clothing allowance, she can afford a stylist lol
^ Fact.
nicely said bre
The lesson that we HUMAN BEINGS need to be learning in class is how to STOP JUDGING! … but this will take much time and maybe if we start now, one of the generations coming up in this world will get it right. We choice how we react and respond to a thing.. Human beings…yeah right! Monkey’s carry themselves better sometimes!
No, No, Dear, absolutely no disrespect to your comment and to her journalism….really… she needed a little more help out there.
i agree with u england she is a great reporter has made history..she is a rolemodel of mine and other young black women who wants to get into the industry i cant argue with u that we are judgmental
funny a lot of women are trying to sound educated on a hair page saying its not about her hair, irony it is, she is the one who felt like she needed to defend why her hair looks “messed up”, like honestly, she’s the one who decided to make it a public opinion when she decided to be on television. Her intelligence and job aren’t in question, her poor choice in presentation is, stay on topic
I at least can say she dresses nice lol but honestly a producer told me that there aren’t enough black women in sports broadcasting..we have to give her props!
Women have dressed themselves for years WITHOUT stylist. Didn’t she see a mirror before she left for work that her hair was a mess with all the education she has?
yeah she might be a great reporter.but that is not the topic.that hair is just messed up just as your job is important so is your crown.please pull it back in a ponytail…and it was Raining..
Thank you!
she really is a beautiful lady lol but that wig smh
take it off and love your own hair. You are beautiful.
u said my thoughts. its just a bad wig. and she is pretty and doing good work
She does her own hair and make-up! It’s a sad shame that society focused on her hair instead of her being a Black female reporter at the Super Bowl! SMH We MUST do better!! Pam Oliver You ROCKED IT!!
Oops THERE IT IS!!! Oh my goodness, I have let myself get wrapped up in this…but when Chocolate Sistahs start Doggin on other Chocolate Sistahs and call themselves, Educated blah blah blah…that gets steam rising from my chest! Children are starving all over the world, children from all walks of life…CHILDREN!! BABIES!! and some Adults…and folks are spending time and energy to put someone down who is not only beautiful but has enough on her plate to forge through what most women could not handle for even an hour!…especially the Edjumacated ones. I will send up a Prayer for the WORLD and move on to my quest to spread Love, Peace and Happiness…oh this ain’t no Soul Train close but strickly the bottom line on this. One Love Loves and God Help Us All! <3
I tried to remember, but the only other female black sport reporter I could think of is Jane Kennedy. Correct me if I’m wrong and that has been a long time ago.
A Hot Mess!!!
Poor girl
Whatever, Pam!!I Full of excuses instead of a coming up with a solution.
They always have something to say about us.
I told you that” mop” was a” mess” !!
Do better
Its her hair to do with ever she wants
Except that it’s NOT her hair.. all three hairstyles are clearly wigs. Terrible ones at that. The one in the last pic looks like she just threw it up there, NO attempt to make it SEEM believable. I bet her real hair looks way better than that wig, she should just remove it altogether.
No crap they are wigs. It’s her darn head is that better for you. It’s her HEAD to do as.she pleases with
Yes a woman can live and comb her hair in process. Just comb it.
Not going to knock her or anything but all the other lady sportscasters have no problem looking their best on television, they do the same thing she does and have the same schedules. She needs a whole team (stylist, mua and wardrobe). Maybe an assistant to help her out if she’s too busy to take time out for hersef
I understand what she is saying and kudos to her. But in her line of work she knows people are looking to criticize any and everything. I don’t think this is anything like Gabby Douglas who was participating in a sport when she was criticized. But I think Pam handled the critics well. She just got a little more publicity and she should and will use this to her benefit. Not hating on her but do better.
Its not her hair, its an overall busted look. Her profession requires she look good on camera and that is not happening.
No she did not rock anything! That’s what’s wrong with women. Be truthful! She has every right to wear a wig, however, her choices are all wrong and unflattering. If she were my friend I’d take her to the nearest wig shop and help her find something more appealing for her face. She obviously doesn’t have friends that care!
lmaoo!
She was a hot mess and it was distracting
Why is it that we never salute, or praise women for there accomplishments? Why do we always look for Tedious things to distract us from the bigger picture. I think being an Woman reporter on top of being African American is a big accomplishment. I also learned from my own experiences that just because u have money doesn’t mean u want or have to look like it. We can judge her hair all day I admire here for whom she is and what she stands for!
It ain’t real hair #wtf¿¿¿¿
I agree with her to a certain extent. Yes, what you say as a reporter is very important. However, when you opt to be a TV reporter vs a radio personality, your appearance requires more special attention. I mean in any profession it is required that you present yourself, well, professionally. Yes, we shouldn’t be so judgmental for things she can’t control (hair being wind blown, runny eye makeup from tears due to the cold) but without a doubt, she has to take into consideration that she has literally millions of people looking at her before she goes live. But that’s just my humble opinion.
I understand what she is saying, but her job is to be on TV. She needs to mange her time better to look the best as possible for TV. I can’t imagine being okay with a jacked up head in front of millions.
Hair again? Let’s deal with more important thing/issues. Crazy!
She needs to hire Xavier Westbrook
come on Pam its the super bowl, get a better wig !!!!!
She even said herself, she works in a visual medium. I find it hard to focus on ANYTHING she says because she always looks disheveled. Everyone else (males anchors too) are well groomed and presentable because that’s what professionals do. But instead she looks like a rookie that woke up late. It’s clear she isn’t capable of looking presentable so she needs to hire some help. No shame in that part at least.
For a start, she could stand to lose the wigs. All three wigs in these photos look terrible, like they were just thrown on top of her head with no attempt to make them look even remotely believable. I bet her REAL hair is way nicer than these wigs.
I’m sorry Pam but one hair out of place is a whole lot different than having a whole head that looks a mess! You do a great job, but just invest a little more time on your hair or tell your people to help you out more. You have had epic fail after epic fail with your hair. I understand you are going from moment to moment in this work environment but the hair industry has made tons and tons of improvements over the years that will do something called “holding your hair in place”. As far a Gabby is concerned, I understood why her hair was the way it was because she’s an athlete flipping and etc and that was a functional hairstyle for her sport. I don’t know why people were trippin because all the white girls hair was the same way. Our hair, depending on the type lays differently!!
The first pic with her In the blue is ok but but she should take a come And come that shit…. But also fox has too much money not to hire this woman a hair artist ….she is representing Fox News so they should’ve did something as welI I put my life savings on the line to say that all of their Caucasian reporters are on Point ijs
Just like Gabby Douglas it’s not the hair, it’s the talent that we share with you that you criticize, the stupid things. Get a life!!!
Idk why as black woman our hair is the main focus. It was freaking freezing outside n I found the pics to b reductions. Let’s focus on then fact that she is a black woman doing a white man job and it’s hard for any of is to get out there n do the damn thing perfectly. she looked fine to me. Some of ya try being cute all the time n doing your damn job. There was nothing wrong with the way she looked some ppl are ignorant as hell jmo
My deepest apology to Pam Oliver for the comments I made on FB during the game. #PamOliver
No Pam didn’t rock it……she looked a hot messsssss…..in her position on tv she should have a glam squad.
Her hair is usually a mess!! When I saw her at the Superbowl.. I immediately posted a stat as well!!
THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH HER HAIR!
Its really not about her hair.. Its presentation. Would you go to an interview with a head bandana? No!!
It’s not her makeup!! It’s the damn wigs!! She has to quit buying her wigs at the dollar store! Get better wigs or just go natural!!
Let Pam Do her hair hw she likes!!!
…and then I remember that she reports for the FOX NETWORK-which seems to always cast “us” in the worst light… if she reports for Fox, wouldnt they want her to look her best as she represents them. FOX IS THE WORST NEWS EVERRR!!!! They are rarely fair and balanced… they could absolutely help this woman out. If my LOCAL news can do it for their newscasters, Fox can sure as hell do it for theirs…
yes someone could have pulled her t the side but i think in that industry its every man for themself
Knowing that her job is to have millions of people looking at her she must do better her head ALWAYS looks like who shot john and why not nan nother lady head ever look like hers smh
Who gives a damn it’s way more important Shit going in in the world this is how satan successfully tricks and fools people why y’all focus on people hair clothed etc prophesy have been fufilled i bet y’all didn’t know that and how this affects you but i betcha know who outfits were on point at the grammys their all strategically put their to keep u focused on BSNL why the Shirley gets real wake up repent pick up your bible pray praise do something so you not left behind y’all hair don’t look good all the time and y’all know when it’s cold and windy you might look a mess maybe she ain’t a dead beat momma who choose to spend her money on a stylist while the kids walk around looking a hot mess like some people stop being deceived this goes way deeper than u can imagine do u even know if theirs any prophecy left to be fufilled smh
Look she represent black women and herself. There is no excuse for those cheap wigs. For real they look as if she had them for ten years and decided to pull them out for show. I don’t have a lot of money but a make sure me wigs and hair looks appropriate
Candice Lashea whattttt lmao!!!
She’s a great commenter.
WHATS GOING ON HERE
child please, u can tell ppl who care about themselves. there is no excuse for her hair looking that way. she’s not alone, many women look a fool with hair styles n wigs or colors that are not becoming of them. idc how anyone else feels about it, she need to step that hair game up!!! yes its pathetic, but its also a reality of the world we live in that no one cares about but u have to say if u look a hot ass mess.PBP!!! ur on tv maam get it together. if wendy williams could step it u so can u 🙂
Hair issues .. we as black woman are so petty . This woman is educated and does her job on point . We as black woman climbing the ladder to a successful career need not put down our own but to pick out the most important issues that enlighten our life and encourage each other. I remember Gabby was on top of her game in the Olympics game . Why would that be the most important thing to talk about regarding this outstanding young lady .. get it together now!!!
Lmaoooo @ Elesha Bridges… Who shot john and why not nan.. Rotfl…u right though..lol
C’mon. She works on tv. I wish people would stop acting as if looks don’t matter. They do. That wig is made for radio. Where’s Wendy Williams when you need her?
Call Wendy Williams get u a good wig
Why people so judgmental of each other? Pam Oliver is the on field anchor of the NFL lets pay more attention to her accomplishments instead of judging her hairdo! After all she was on an open football field in cold and windy conditions!
Is she still getting paid? If the people that sign her check haven’t said something or got rid of her for this reason then it’s fair to say it doesn’t matter what anyone thinks.
btful pics
Im sorry her stylist(if she has one) is horrible…however Kudos her for being one of few sportsnews casters(black
No big deal! Thats her option!
Four words: Jane Kennedy Niecy Nash. Two more words: CALL THEM
She looks ridiculous as if she’s wearing a hair hat.
Unfortunately we live in a society where your image is very important. I think she could easily rock a nice short cut because she is attractive and intelligent.
Sistas can quickly find the negative in us. Just say ‘I don’t like the look’. But no, we must get down right ugly.
Trina Jackson I agree I think she should do short hair.
Her stylist needs to be FIRED EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY!!!
Wanda D Watts very well said…
The middle picture looks like wanda in holiday heart. Yes it’s wonderful to see a black news reporter at the Super Bowl but her hair was a mess even my husband spoke on it. Instead of putting her down people need to help her by nicely telling the truth!!!
LEAVE HER ALONE >__<
Yea her hair be looking a mess but I could care less. But if she gotta defend it then she need to hire a stylist. Smh poor thing. Why defend when u making major bank. Just fix it.
I guarantee you her appearance/education and her ability to be articulate is what landed her top notch job/career…the fact that you black envious chicks have nothing of quality to say about her, speaks to how Low you think of yourselves….she shouldn’t give 1 PHUCK about you Bottom-barrel/crabs in a bucket chicks.
Sorry but her statement may as well have not been made. Not so much the Super Bowl, but the championship game before that where she literally looked like she had her wig on crooked? A paddle brush in her pocket would have been great…especially for someone who does their own hair and makeup, and who is in a visual medium such as tv.
No author, I don’t put her in the same category as Gabby Douglas (that was a vile cruel attack on a young girl who’s purpose was served doing exactly what she did, win gold) but this is a grown and capable woman in the television’s eye. Hire a stylist, time has passed for your to do it on your own now.
It’s sad that “we” as Black women have to go through things like this especially with the criticism coming from our own people? When does the uplifting of one another begin? I guess when they replace her with a blonde hair blue eyed woman? Yes, she has bad hair days but don’t we all? Even on work days, but you work with what you got and keep it moving. Because you best believe her “replacement” will be awarded the opportunity of having a Glam Squad!……Pam Oliver keep up the good work!
That’s an excuse! She has 0 reason to look like that week after week! U can’t compare her to gabby douglas (an athlete!)… & NEVER any excuse for ashy lips! Sad thing is it’s the dudes tearing her up wk after wk on fb not the women…. maybe she should go natural, then u don’t have to worry about every hair falling in place. Pull it into a ponytail or ask wendy Williams for some tips on those wigs!! U r in a position(on tv) where ur looks matter, whether u want to be or not.
First Condaleeza Rice, Gabby Douglas, now Pam Oliver and all you can talk about is their hair. These are women who have gone above and beyond and all we see is the hair. Is this our future?
and don’t forget blue ivy, comb that babies hair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol
There is nothing wrong with saying Pam Oliver needs her hair done !! No hate or disrespect !! Just the true!!! She’s a nice looking Woman just need a Hair Stylist ! That’s all
White folks ain’t worried about what y’all degenerate/ignorant/hating ass black envious chicks have to say….they love her and sign her big ass checks….
Why can’t everyone accept the fact that her hair looks crazy at times. Yes we know she makes money, and she shouldn’t care what others think and blah blah blah . But come on admit that she could do a little better with her hair. She can’t expect to be on t.v looking like who did it and what for and not expect her critics to say anything.
I see by some of these comments ppl still dont get it! “dont judge me by my looks but by my character” go back and reread the artical dum dums SHE DOESENT HAVE A STYLIST!
Stop please stop
Say what you want….nothing to do with her race…her hair was a HOT FLAMING MESS!!!! Period point blank! Hope she learns her lesson. Being in the spotlight ya gotta look right! That’s is all!
Sisters, GET A GRIP!
Who gives a hoot about hair…GURL u r getting paid to talk football not hair products
Had to do something with that forehead, thank GOD, Michelle Obama came with the `ol skool Bangs
Y IS SHE DOING HER OWN HAIR N MAKE UP….????????????
If I were her…I wouldn’t care…she’s getting the opportunity of a lifetime…and most people won’t reach their dreams because they’re to busy being hyper- critical of others…
I Love and Respect Pam, but like others have said, HER WEAVE DISTRACTS YOU FROM THE STORY!!!!
Do we really CARE?
IF you’re going to wear a weave or a wig, why not wear a realistic one made of quality hair? Not that mess sold in the beauty supply store or 50% of that stuff on Ali Express.
THIS IS WHEN YOUR FRIENDS COME INTO PLAY..
Her hair does look bad…I have seen lots of weaves that look like that… I didn’t know it was excepted… I just thought someone who didn’t know what they were doing put it in…we all sometimes have a bad day.….that is not good at all…u cant part it or nothing…dam
But it takes the same amount of effort and $ to look polished and professional as it does to look like the chic in the food stamp line. ..that’s all..Chics in the hood may can’t do any better, but SHE can.
Rhonda lee , meteorologist , fired for defending her natural hair … At least Pam gets to keep her job cause only blacks seem to be bothered ….
Let here from her boss…whatever her boss says then so be it…she represent the company…if they like it then I love it…it still looks bad…lol
All black girls want to talk about is hair WHAT ABOUT education, keeping your legs closed and a book open, working towards goals and a career instead of someones else hair. Who cares if she is on tv…there’s a lot of trashy females on tv shows should form a hair lynch mob and go after them too. Kmft. The future for black woman is scary.
We*
Another black woman being put down by other black women, dam shame. Smh
She draun
I saw this woman reporting at the Super bowl and had no clue who she was. I have to admit that in my mind I did question how poorly her hair looked but I kept it to myself. I wasn’t trying to knock her but her look wasn’t appealing at all. Now I see that their is a forum talking about her hair. I’m sorry to say she really needs to get a hair stylist, especially at her caliber of success!
People need to mind their own business!!
The makeup is nice though
Pam don’t worry about the critics DO YOU! You are an awesome newsperson.
I wrote the book on this subject, I wrote “UNBEWEAVABLE”. A tell all book that deals with the erasing of the image of the Black African American women by the mass Media. Ms. Oliver is a beautiful women but how much more beautiful would she be if she was sporting (forgive the pone) a Natural hair style, a look that God himself gave her. The media has sold our black women a bill of goods, they truly believe that their not beautiful or desirable unless they have another type of grade of hair on their heads. Its simply not true. My advice to all of the African American women out there is this, get your identity back. We love your Natural hair and your children love your natural hair, you are the only one who Don’t. Check out my book at http://www.amazon.com for FREE or my web site http://www.unbeweavableda.weebly.com or check out my videos on YouTube and you will see the men and women tell you the truth about YOU. Love and Peace. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-j6xl9I8QI&feature=share&list=PL8lAYgzsJgkJwC4qouhltdHkLaa5e3hcG
She’s a public figure she must accept what comes with that. Who would give a presentation looking a mess? Now imagine that the presentation was in front of millions of people…sure we all have bad days we are just lucky that they are not captured on live tv.
Good god, this lady is amazing!!! Sooo beautiful/smart/successful.. I love her hair… Shame, so many r saying hair look a mess. NOT!!!!on the go at work, u WORK! Not running around w/entourage of hair:makeup peeps. Pam you look great.. Love the hair/color on you. Dam the haters, sooo do you..soo beautiful as well!!
All the more reason why her hair should always look decent & NOT like a mop….and BTW I’m a stylist…#noexcuses
… Ran around last week, kept gettin compliments on weave( thought was my hair)…in rush to get to doc app.. WIG was on backwards.no idea, when I noticed, 2busy runnin errands, never adjusted.. Doing me!!! Never cared bout one opinion. Luv god/self.
She looked a mess at the superbowl…I’m sorry…..
No ma’am she looked rough. It is not cute. She could have made her appearance look better that hair was NOT the business. Hairareus.com if you want to wear great looking weave not sallys beauty supply!!
THIS CHILDS HAIR IS ALWAYS TORN UP!
People talking about being yourself but if your hair is bad, it’s bad…. I’m sure her network can get her a stylist
As much money as she make she should look like million dollars everyday of the week not like bad cheap wig wearing hoodrat look like she payed $1.99 a pack for that hair lol haha lmao
More importantly she’s an accomplished, professional woman and it is disheartening to hear the vile things that other sisters have said about her. It was the same criticism that Gabby Douglas endured during the Olympics…criticism that comes from a mean and nasty place.
First of all her hair is fine. Second she did say she does her own makeup and hair. So ppl be mad at Fox for not making she my girl Pam look fly
U look good, anyhow girl, do u!
So said but did you folks notice it’s windy outside and the other female broadcasters hair was a mess. So said black women beat on each other instead of elevating each other
I like her. She’s good at what she. I really never notice her until now. I’ve seen a lot worse. It would be nice if one of those celeb stylist pull her to the side and give her a new look.
Karen hit the nail on the head
What did Pam oliver ever do to any of you??? We have bigger fish to fry you guys!
Please do something with that weave!
People talk about Beyonce but do she care..nope.
Black woman doing her thang I luv it!
She covered the damn Super Bowl though. I’m happy to see Black female representation. It’s nice to see. Do ya thing Pam!!
You on TV tho…
Pam is gorgeous.. instead of wasting money on fake hair to appease these miserable ppl, invest your money and continue building your wealth
Her make up is nice she just needs a new hair stylist
Lolololololololol
I’m sorry who ever does her hair needs to be let go. She makes too much money to look tacky.
Sad stop wearing weaves and go natural oooops the media won’t have that smh
Can ppl put a sock in it talking about this woman’s hair. Folks need to grow the hell up.
Girl justvfix it…im not ha tin I think your beautiful and talented. …just fix the hair
Do your thing Ms Pam Oliver.
There’s ppl with fabulous hair and living off the government go head Pam!
It is unfortunate that the public is more focused on her hair, as opposed to simply appreciating her intellect, ability to articulate, and amazing talent of reporting key components of the exciting world of exhillirating sports. I can certainly understand the public wanting her to be a bit more conscientious in appearance, since she is a public figure, but, given the different climates surrounding various sporting events, her hair is often subject to disarray. Let’s focus on her ability and effectiveness, and less on her hair.
Really? What is her hair doing so horribly that will affect YOUR life. Sure it could b better but its not even that serious
Heck everybody has a bad hair day, who cares, she’s still considered attractive which meets the status quo.
Seriously? She’s a grown woman, she can do whatever she wants with her hair. It’s HER CHOICE. Place your judgment on Uranus.
When it looks that bad you really have to put a cap on it.
She doesn’t have to worry about her hair when she is working hard… SMH! Who cares?
The curse of ignorance strikes again!
Pam, wear a hat if it’s windy, keep colored lip gloss close at hand, or cut your hair and go with a shorter style. I think you can rock a shorter style.
She’s getting paid though. The people talking about her are most likely broke. Lol.
Really, since when does having money mean you should not look presentable, she looks a hot mess! What does money have to do with it, dumb azzes!
SHE IS UGHLY
So I had no idea who this woman was because I don’t watch sports. But I do remember last month when my husband was watching a game and I walked by, I said, “what is wrong with her hair”. I’m sorry but when you are a public figure, you really need to have a stylist who doesn’t allow you to be seen in public looking less than perfect. I think that is part of your job. The woman who followed her did not have messed up hair so you can miss me on the wind and whatever else. You make enough money to have your hair fixed in a style that will hold up. Sorry but you don’t get a pass. It matters. It matters when you are an entertainer or an athlete. What doesn’t mater is whether you are rockin’ a weave, wig, braids, relaxed hair, or your natural hair. Just make sure it looks good if you are going to be on TV.
Just read her response. Not sure if her saying that she does her own hair was a joke but I would think that she would watch herself later and say, hmm that’s not working, let me try something else. And it’s not just one strand, it’s all of it, out of place. The picture of her with the blue top on, her hair is very neat and cute. That is obviously not the right look when you are on the go. Wigs and weaves don’t move like natural hair so when it is out of place, it doesn’t just go back, it stays there lookin’ a hot mess.
Her weave looks cheap n tacky. Too me check money to look like that
Boy you really have a lot of haters leave the lady alone at least she has the money to buy a weave its really not that serious dam get something on.your mind besides bashing someone.about there hair
Get paid honey an don’t pay this b.s no.attention.sounds like.there’s some.jealously going.on
The fact that this is even an issue is stupid. This is one of reason we as black women are looked down upon, fixating on unimportant stupid mess. This woman had the opportunity to report when there really aren’t many black female sports reporters. It’s the Gabby Douglas situation all over again. I’m just so tired of this garbage.
who cares about her hair. they just tripping for lack of things to do
So sad that her hair is the focus. ….smdh #SheRocks!
She could’ve at least brushed it!
She needed to be ashamed!
Like really. Who cares. Make your living and let the haters keep hatin
Great career bad hair choices
Good Lord leave this women alone!!!! Smh
She shouldn’t be wearing a hair hat in the first place
She looks better in my opinion with the hair cut off her face. That middle pic ain’t hitting on anything
It’s a shame reminds me of all the fuss folks made pvet Gabby Douglas’ hair…..nobody else seems to be trippen on folks hair like that until its a black woman it seems regardless of her accomplishments
Easy fix…come2Kentucky, we will get u all the way2gether.
Need to do better job on her hair it’s ugly
I’m sick of the critical on this Sister ! WE ALL HAVE BAD HAIR DAYS & Choice a color style or wig WE LIKED BUT SOME ONE ELSE DIDNT!!!!
She is on a football field inALL TYPES OF WEATHER & we are on a couch or what ever in our warm
House Sister be true to you that is All get your money honey praise God shake the haters
Maybe she piss off her stylist … And she have to find a new one
Let’s CUT-THE-CRAP! We’ve all said it cause it does look as if she ran threw a wind tunnel at times. Geez. If it’s that obvious, people are gonna comment on it. If you know your gonna be in the public eye and your lipstick is smudged then chances are that people are gonna notice it. Welcome to the World Wide Web!
I’m team Pam Oliver. You do you and forget the rest….
Umm.. @ Joyce. She has a bad hair day practically every time she does an interview. I get that she has had all of these awesome accomplishments. But every other female reporters’ hair looks great! She has to be polished and come correct especially being on TV. Just satin’! I am a little embarrassed for her .
We are so superficial. Always overly concerned about things that dont mean a hill of beans. While you all are talking about her hair, please dont forget to give her a shot out for her intelligence and success….pleaseandthankyou
And frankly, many of you could use a little help with your own raggedy heads.
This article is stupid. Equating Pam’s hair debacle to Gabby’s is irresponsible. Gabby’s profession does not REQUIRE you to present a polished appearance. Pam’s does. Pam’s hair is a mess. It has nothing to do with her being black or the quality of her reporting. She does not look professional. I would rather her wear her natural hair in a pro than show up sporting event after sporting event with those tacky, uncombed, and ridiculous-looking wigs. I don’t care how great of a reporter she is. She looks HORRIBLE on television and it doesn’t have to be this way because she is an attractive and intelligent woman. If she were a white woman or any other ethnicity with tacky hair and awful extensions or ridiculous makeup, the same public response would be received. She can and should do better.
I wrote the book on the problem that men have with Pam Oliver, it called “UNBEWEAVABLE” . The erasing of the image of the African American women by the mass media. Check out my Unbeweavable video series: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-j6xl9I8QI&feature=share&list=PL8lAYgzsJgkJwC4qouhltdHkLaa5e3hcG
Its a blessing to be where she is..to be black and your hair not combed will attract critism. All women and little girls should have their hair combed
Black women are the most insecure when it comes to hair . Smh… leave the woman alone
Pam is doing her thing and I am damn proud of her as a black woman….. & Yes she is very intelligent and can go toe to toe with any guy talking sports… on the flip side this is social media people talk and bash just about everyone known to man LOL…
But she’s an embarrassment…. I hate when these companies find the worst looking black reporter ever….. I think that s the conspiracy! !!!
Did anyone stop to think that she might have went through chemo or something? Her reasons for wearing wigs are hers. Everyone is sooo concerned about appearances….how about trying to be less judgmental and understand the meaning/purpose
As black female professionals we are held to a different standard and weighed on a different scale. Long of the short of it is that we can’t miss a beat we have to be on point all the time.
Interesting opinions Emily. I had just posted on the same topic a few days before you and also made the same Gabby Douglas reference. I think for me…I wish people could give their opinions without being demeaning. Criticism isn’t always people just “hatin”, sometimes it really should at least be considered. But with the way the public has been coming at her, I doubt she was able to receive it as anything even close to being helpful!
…This world is caught up on the wrong shit…..
Do you hear yourselves? Honestly? Do you even know the history of women in sports media. Because if you did, you would not be talking about this nonsense. We should be talking about how qualified Pam Oliver is a women and especial as an African American Women. Why does everything have to be about appearances? She is going above and beyond her call of duty and the only thing that you can talk about is the hair on her head. Get over it. She is doing her job, a damn good one at it. If all you are focused on is how good your hair looks, then you strongly need to reevaluate your life. How about you uplift her and talk about her accomplish? Why does everything have to be so negative? I find it so funny how stuff like hair makes the news. Stop hair shaming and worry about your self. Worry about bettering yourself and not just your hair.