Here are a couple more recent examples of blacklash:
Blackwatch
In recent years, millions have begun rising up against one of black culture’s biggest ally’s—affirmative action—calling it “anti-white racism,” “reverse discrimination,” and “pandering to special interests.”
Since 2002, college students such as those at Roger Williams University (R.I.) have protested affirmative action by offering “Whites Only” scholarships.
On dozens of other campuses including USC, SMU, UC Berkley, University of Washington, Northwestern University, and UCLA, students and faculty have protested by holding bake sales in which Black and Hispanic students receive cookies at deep discounts or for free (symbolizing AA) while White and Asian students are either wildly overcharged or turned away (to fund the minority discounts). And in 2004, the student groups at Texas A&M offered $1,500 to $5,000 scholarships to students for the best essays on “overcoming affirmative action." Other campuses have seen more traditional protests such as boycotts and anti-AA op-eds in campus newspapers.
Then there’s the flood of lawsuits such as 2003’s precedent-setting “reverse discrimination” case against U. of Michigan where plaintiffs claimed it was unconstitutional that Black students were being admitted ahead of whites, despite having lower SATs and grades, simply because of their race. However they expressed no outrage over white students being given preference over other whites based on class, legacy, etc. And when over 1,400 white students were admitted ahead of the U. of M. plaintiffs, despite having lower scores and/or grades there was zero outrage from the plaintiffs.
Also there has been little or no outrage over government and private sector estimates that around 90% of all college scholarship money (public and private) actually goes to whites, not minorities of color. There is also little outrage over the spiraling costs of higher learning, which comes courtesy of the mostly white elites who run the schools. This as much as any preference programs is why all students are struggling to afford a college education.
The emphasis is on the white skin… If you are white, you are entitled to privilege. The fact of the matter is people feel white skin makes you better and black skin makes you inferior… In the beginning, that was enforced by the state and the federal government… But 50 years after Brown, you’d think segregation would be a little less prevalent in education than it is… Black children aren’t getting equal education in the cities…
Since 2002, college students such as those at Roger Williams University (R.I.) have protested affirmative action by offering “Whites Only” scholarships.
On dozens of other campuses including USC, SMU, UC Berkley, University of Washington, Northwestern University, and UCLA, students and faculty have protested by holding bake sales in which Black and Hispanic students receive cookies at deep discounts or for free (symbolizing AA) while White and Asian students are either wildly overcharged or turned away (to fund the minority discounts). And in 2004, the student groups at Texas A&M offered $1,500 to $5,000 scholarships to students for the best essays on “overcoming affirmative action." Other campuses have seen more traditional protests such as boycotts and anti-AA op-eds in campus newspapers.
Then there’s the flood of lawsuits such as 2003’s precedent-setting “reverse discrimination” case against U. of Michigan where plaintiffs claimed it was unconstitutional that Black students were being admitted ahead of whites, despite having lower SATs and grades, simply because of their race. However they expressed no outrage over white students being given preference over other whites based on class, legacy, etc. And when over 1,400 white students were admitted ahead of the U. of M. plaintiffs, despite having lower scores and/or grades there was zero outrage from the plaintiffs.
The emphasis is on the white skin… If you are white, you are entitled to privilege. The fact of the matter is people feel white skin makes you better and black skin makes you inferior… In the beginning, that was enforced by the state and the federal government… But 50 years after Brown, you’d think segregation would be a little less prevalent in education than it is… Black children aren’t getting equal education in the cities…
—Judge Robert L. Carter, chief architect and litigator,
Brown v. Board of Ed. (1954)
Brown v. Board of Ed. (1954)
“Blow it out your…”
Bill O’Reilly. Fox News. (Nuf Said.)
“I’ll be that...”
In late 2003 when songs featuring Eminem calling black women “black bitches,” “gold diggers,” and “niggers,” were unearthed Em’s fans along with MTV, Rolling Stone, Spin, etc. supported him noting that blacks have used similar language for years therefore whites should get a pass. Despite outrage from many Blacks, the story died. (This was a stark contrast in reaction to when Eminem’s angry lyrics were perceived to have been aimed at white women. In those instances his lyrics became the subject of national debate and was even boycotted such orgs as GLAAD, N.O.W., and the ADL.)
In another show of indifference Fat Joe (who is Puerto Rican and Cuban) dropped 2004’s summer jam “Lean Back” which featured the chorus: “My niggas don’t dance, they just pull up they pants and do the Rocawear…” The song made Mr. Cook Crack the second non-black artist in any genre to score a top 10 hit using any version of ‘nigger’. (Jennifer Lopez was the first, having sung “nigga” in 2001’s “I’m Real” remix.)
In another show of indifference Fat Joe (who is Puerto Rican and Cuban) dropped 2004’s summer jam “Lean Back” which featured the chorus: “My niggas don’t dance, they just pull up they pants and do the Rocawear…” The song made Mr. Cook Crack the second non-black artist in any genre to score a top 10 hit using any version of ‘nigger’. (Jennifer Lopez was the first, having sung “nigga” in 2001’s “I’m Real” remix.)
“Deep Cover”
Blacklash has long-infected our nation’s law enforcement arena: In addition to the continuous racial profiling, inequitable sentencing laws, etc. various law enforcement groups have begun investigating urban artists based largely on their lyrics and images. In April 2004, the Village Voice revealed the existence of a Hip-hop Intel and surveillance unit within the New York Police Department. There have also been reports of similar units and investigations being conducted not only by police departments in Miami, LA, and Atlanta, but also by the FBI. While officials claim that these groups solely investigate criminal organizations and activities, they’ve been roundly criticized as being fronts for racial profiling and government sponsored Cointelpro operations.
Contrast this with the lack of profiling and investigations against mainstream artists for their countless violent lyrics and suspect affiliations and the blacklash becomes crystal clear. And while prominent artists like G-Unit’s Young Buck, Beanie Siegel, Mystikal, R. Kelly, C-Murder, etc. have indeed committed crimes these select individuals are being used as proof that Black music is a breeding ground for criminal and morally destructive behavior.
Contrast this with the lack of profiling and investigations against mainstream artists for their countless violent lyrics and suspect affiliations and the blacklash becomes crystal clear. And while prominent artists like G-Unit’s Young Buck, Beanie Siegel, Mystikal, R. Kelly, C-Murder, etc. have indeed committed crimes these select individuals are being used as proof that Black music is a breeding ground for criminal and morally destructive behavior.
