Inverting color of type in menu bars

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I was wondering if anyone knew how to make it so the black lettering that comes standard on the top and bottom menus can be made white or inverted. I have a nice new background but i cant read anything. i would love some help... thank you.

Heres a pic so you know what im talking about

http://bp0.blogger.com/_g_9_8dxNMo8/...Screenshot.jpg

Cant see anything, help me!