Al Sharpton Leads "Day Of Outrage" Against Hip Hop

Rev. Al Sharpton lead a nationwide protest against hip hop and its often vulgar and misogynistic lyrics with a "Day of Outrage." The project was taken by Sharpton's National Action Network's "Decency Initiative."

The protests, which spanned 20 cities, took place in Detroit, New York, and Dallas. People protested the words "ho," "nigga," and "bitch." Sharpton was met with 80-some supporters in Detroit, while 150 people protested outside of the Virgin Megastore in Times Square.

Were talking about Viacom, Time Warner, Vivendi, said the Reverend to the Associated Press yesterday. The opposition has tried to use the argument of free speech, but they dont have the freedom to use peoples pension funds against their own will and interest.

Every record company has what they call a lyrics committee, where they screen lyrics to make sure theyre not against police, or gays, or Jews, continued Sharpton. Well how come theyre clearing lyrics against blacks and women?

The Reverend asserted that if record companies don't censor their hip hop lyrics, state governments should divest pension funds from the record labels.