Essence Magazine Denounces Rap

[mlchance]

Essence magazine is a lifestyle magazine for African-American woman with a monthly circulation of more than one million. The editor in chief of the magazine, Diane Weathers, released a statement this week denouncing the degrading images and verbal abuse directed toward black women in rap lyrics and videos. This music portrays all women as sexual objects without consideration of their spirituality and intellect. The courage of Ms. Weathers to challenge the morally void rap industry deserves. In the past, rap music has been brought into question, but Essence’s objections may be more than a slap for rap. The editorial staff of Essence did research and held focus groups and town hall meetings looking at the impact of rap music on the African-American woman. We can only hope that others will follow her lead in standing against the cultural thuggery of many rap stars.

– Mark L. Chance.

 

[Lisa_N]

Brava! It’s about time. Why African American women bought into this disgraceful image of them as little more than pieces of meat to be discarded after use is beyond me. Funny how ‘self esteem’ as a concept seem to be only the focus for male children. Why don’t the women see how they are being debased and abused by this entire industry?

Lisa N

 

[Peacemonger]

Essence Magazine… Bill Cosby…will the black community listen? Let’s hope so.

 

[Lonevoice]

HOLY SMOKE!!!

I actually agreed with Peacemonger!?!?!?!?!

(Lonevoice furiously looks up the Signs of the Apocalypse…)