Can we stop the perpetration of ghetto imagery

[Steeltrap]

Good morning all:

I'd like to pose a discussion scenario.

In view of the imbroglio surrounding Ghettopoly and the continual degrading, insulting images of African Americans in the mainstream media, do you believe it is correct for an organization such as a graduate chapter of an NPHC group, which has a mission to serve and uplift people (IMO), to honor a recording artist whose art perpetrates the pimp/prostitute/"ghetto" aesthetic?

Do you feel that this creates an impression that we condone such behavior? Do you feel that it may create an environment where "others" feel free to do isht like Ghettopoly, "ghetto fab" parties and the like?

Discuss, please.

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