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naacp adopts new black national anthem

after two years, someone is finally taking me seriously and listening. several months ago, i wrote my second open letter to the naacp, suggesting that they revamp and revitalize their organization. not wanting to simply problematize and leave it at that, i offered several very helpful suggestions (if i say so myself) to assist in the reinvigoration of one of the world's oldest civil rights organizations.

i was pleasantly surprised, then, when i received an advance copy of a press release from the naacp. in it, chairman julian bond, president bruce gordon, and vice chair woman rosalyn brock announce that they have decided to adopt a new black national anthem, thus finally taking me up on number three of my list of suggestions. here's a segment of the release that will be made available to the public on the naacp's website tomorrow:

for nearly one hundred years, the naacp has fought to obtain and defend the civil rights of all citizens. as such, it has been important that we remain abreast of current trends and movements throughout society. as the times change, so must we. therefore, we find it imperative that we make a strategic shift in our organization. [...] on april 1, 2006, the national association for the advancement of colored people will officially adopt a new black national anthem. we have unanimously decided to replace "lift every voice and sing" with "it's hard out here for a pimp" as the new black national anthem. we believe the song more appropriately articulates the state of african americans today, and as a civil rights organization, it's important that we reflect and represent our constituents. from april first onward, "it's hard out here for a pimp," will be sung at the beginning of all black events--which basically means all hbcu football games like the bayou and circle city classics, both airing on bet.

thank you.

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summer m. plans to celebrate her victory (for the race) with agrestic, some lemon drops, and a lap dance.