See Through the Fog!

I am seriously irritated about the all of the attention that's being given to the matter of radio host Don Imus calling black women of the Rutgers' basketball team "nappy-headed hos." Of course, this is a downright ignorant, offensive, and unacceptable comment and Imus should be held accountable for his comments. But let's be clear about this… the overwhelming damage to the psyches, self-esteems, and self-concepts of young black women has not been done by Imus or other "twisted" white radio hosts. Most of the damage and danger comes from the culture that's created by certain music forms that arise out of black community. This music - when it denigrates and dehumanizes black women - should be denounced and defeated with the same fervor that we denounced and defeated Don Imus. If we don't do this, then by act of silence, we're all just as guilty as Don Imus of engaging in the dehumanization of black women! Be not deceived!