Sidebar Vent: When I initially saw this video, my first question was why was Rapper 2 Chainz on Nancy Grace's show debating the legalization of marijuana?
Blank stare.
The Black community, especially in Atlanta, is filled with social and political scholars, who have earned doctorates in law (such as myself) and/or public policy and could provide an in-depth analysis and solutions to the social and penal injustices regarding marijuana offenses. Yet, Nancy Grace show producers thought it was much more entertaining to discussion this legal issue with a rapper.
Blank stare.
When radio and television became vehicles of propaganda, mainstream corporate media and civil right activists have consistently turned to Black entertainers and sports figures to provide social commentary or opinions on things that impact the Black community, even if, at times, these individuals were not qualified to do so.
The Black community, especially in Atlanta, is filled with social and political scholars, who have earned doctorates in law (such as myself) and/or public policy and could provide an in-depth analysis and solutions to the social and penal injustices regarding marijuana offenses. Yet, Nancy Grace show producers thought it was much more entertaining to discussion this legal issue with a rapper.
Blank stare.
When radio and television became vehicles of propaganda, mainstream corporate media and civil right activists have consistently turned to Black entertainers and sports figures to provide social commentary or opinions on things that impact the Black community, even if, at times, these individuals were not qualified to do so.
Why are mainstream corporate folks more comfortable with dealing with rich Black entertainers and athletes than with Black scholars when it comes to addressing social issues? These Negroes are more compliant because they have something to lose.
In a nutshell, corporate mainstream media executives would rather deal with rich Negroes that have brands to protect. That is, Negroes that are corporate slaves. So if the slave does not stick to the corporate script, then he or she will lose endorsements or income.
The end.
The end.
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