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Originally posted by Eclipse
Students at Spelman College protested the appearance of Nelly last week because of a video "Drill Tip". I am not familar with it, but it's supposedly goes above the "normal" raunchiness of rap videos. Nelly'a appearance was in conjunction with a bone marrow drive set up by his foundation. When he found out about the protest the drive and his appearance was cancelled.
What do you think? Should the "good cause" (bone marrow drive) out weigh the students feelings about Nelly? BTW, the SGA president has stated that they will have another drive in the near future, just with out Nelly.
Here's a link to an article that was in the AJC
http://www.ajc.com/thursday/content/...6f1e51011.html
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It's actually Tip Drill
. Unfortunately, I saw this video. Indeed, it was beyond the "normal" raunchiness: lesbian hot tub scenes and swiping a credit card down a woman's behind.
The SGA suggested a forum centering on sexism in music, etc. However, the company backed out. Do I think the "principle" won over the cause? No. I attended Spelman. I know that community service is paramount. So, they WILL find a way to raise awareness, as well as, hold this drive.
I applaud my Spelman sistas for taking the unpopular stance. I would have found it deplorable if the premier institution for Black women in America (excuse the school pride here for a sec) just let him come to campus without addressing his hypocrisy. How can you proclaim your love for one woman, while you disrespect all others.
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