"Urban" Culture Overkill

[sigmadiva]

I think this issue is funny in a sad way. If I remember correctly, and someone correct me if I am wrong, at the turn of the century, around 1900's - 1920's -ish, Jazz and most Balck music was banned by some Whites for having a 'jungle sound'. These Whites did not want their children listening to Black music because they felt it would corrupt their kids. The same trend occurred in the 50's and 60's, until Elvis made it okay for Whites to listen to R&B and R&B type music. It seems the more these Whites tried to keep their children away from Black music, the more their kids want to hear it and emulate (sp?) the musicians. Lets just face it, people like music with a beat.

Another thing, you know how mad we, as Blacks, get over these White frats having a 'Ghetto party', dressing up in Black face and 'Pimps and Hos' party? Well, movies like 'Malibu' justify their reason, which is, I assume, 'If it is acceptable in a movie, then it should be acceptable for a party theme'.