Essay 4617

A solitary MultiCultClassics Monologue…

• Foxy Brown was sentenced to 76 days in solitary confinement for assorted violations committed at Rikers Island. The incidents included getting into a shoving match with another inmate, verbally abusing a corrections officer and refusing to take a random drug test. Plus, she may face more disciplinary action for refusing to board a bus and make a court date a few weeks ago (see Essay 4581). Somebody needs to explain the concept of rehabilitation to the rapper.

• A gay rights group is asking Sen. Barack Obama to drop a gospel singer currently touring for fundraiser events. Singer Donnie McClurkin’s views on homosexuality include statements like, “I don’t believe that it is the intention of God. … Sexuality, everything is a matter of choice.” Obama responded by declaring, “I have consistently spoken directly to African-American religious leaders about the need to overcome the homophobia that persists in some parts our community so that we can confront issues like HIV/AIDS and broaden the reach of equal rights in this country. I strongly believe that African Americans and the LGBT community must stand together in the fight for equal rights. And so I strongly disagree with Reverend McClurkin’s views and will continue to fight for these rights as president of the United States to ensure that America is a country that spreads tolerance instead of division.” Maybe Obama can replace McClurkin with Foxy Brown.