Re: [microsound] [OT] hiphop article (fwd)

[<badi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Hmmm... Does it matter that the author is Black?
it matters a great deal...many Blacks feel the same way...

> But in reducing the authors' argument to "the imagery presented in hip-hop
> culture is the sole reason for racism and the plight of blacks in society
> today"  is to grossly oversimplify a more subtle and complex argument.
>
indeed, for example i'd like to know what a person (with mr mcwhorter's
impressive credentials) does in the way of being a beacon in the
community...obviously these boys need some guidance...does he off classes
for young people somewhere...is he involved in some sort of mentoring
program? things like this are important, and would give him more credibility
for his statements...not academic standing...

b

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