t r u t h o u t | Contradictions of Fear of the African-American Influence in a "Post-Racial" America

How does the president's acknowledgment of an appreciation for rap music become a love for "Gansta Rap?" This is not too subtle code language from a conservative media that "deracialized" President Obama has a link to the black community, an affinity to some element of African-American culture, and this is something to fear. Here is another example in a long list of examples of how some elements in the media and politics continue to play to the fears of too many in America by fanning the flames of prejudice and racism.

via www.truth-out.org