FW: Are you part of this problem?

 

 

From: John @ Infinite Age <john@infiniteage.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 7:00 AM
To: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>
Subject: Are you part of this problem?

 

The other day, I was scrolling through TikTok. And I came across a TedTalk that blamed White Americans for Black-on-Black violence. But hold on, I'm the Black health guy, right? So why am I talking about Black-on-Black violence? Well, it's all connected. Mental, physical, and spiritual health... All play a role in why Black Americans struggle with the highest rates of diabetes, hypertension, chronic obesity, and heart disease. It's the mind, body and soul connection. And as you know, my goal is to improve Black health. So with that said... Rap music plays a big part in why we have skyrocketing rates of Black-on-Black violence in our neighborhoods. And this TedTalk blamed White Americans for supporting this music. How? White Americans own the media companies that take rap music mainstream. It's the media companies that created this image of a hypersexualized, hyper-criminalized Black male. This man made some good points. Think about it. You don't hear music about killing animals, do you? Nope. Big brands don't agree with animal cruelty. You see, our society doesn't support certain topics. And it's why Reebok cut ties with Rick Ross for rapping about date rape. Reebok didn't like that. Why? Because date rape isn't accepted by our society. But what is? Murdering Black people. That's right. People actually pay money to hear music that talks about killing Black men. So the question is... Why aren't Black-on-Black murders treated the same way date rape is? Both are negative. Both are forms of violence. And both are crimes against humanity. But for whatever reason... One is acceptable and the other isn't? I don't get it. Now, even though this man's TedTalk made sense. I have to disagree with him. Why? Because even though these White-owned brands play a role in promoting gangsta music... We're the ones creating it. We're the ones living it. And we're the ones allowing it. It's called accountability. And as Black people have to hold ourselves accountable. Case in point, if someone hands you a gun, do you have to use it to murder? No. You have a choice. And as Black people, we have a choice. You see, these White-owned media companies give us a platform. And we have a choice to use the platform we're given for good. Or bad. Sadly, we choose to use the platform to glorify Black-on-Black violence. So who's to blame? Everyone. That is... Everyone who's not part of the solution. I'm talking... The record labels, the rappers, the concert promoters, and anyone listening to gangsta rap music. I'd even say... If you let your children listen to it, you're part of the problem. Now, I'm sure you've heard the saying... If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem. Well, it's true. And if you're not speaking up against violence... In real life, on TV, or in music... Then you're part of the problem. Just something to think about. 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