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Executives to be questioned about misogyny

Variety reports that the U.S. Congress is preparing to hold hearings on "stereotypes and degradation" of women in popular media later this month.

A new front on the content wars may be opening when Congress holds its first hearing specifically into media "stereotypes and degradation" of women -- particularly African- American women -- later this month.

Hearing, not yet officially announced and tentatively skedded for Sept. 25, will focus primarily on hip-hop lyrics and videos, which critics have frequently derided for explicit misogyny aimed largely at black women.

Source: Variety.com

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WARNING!!! The Video In This Post Is Not Sufficient For Work/School (NSFW)

E3 is actually late when it comes to the controversy surrounding "Read A Book". The video is a satire of the destructive aspects of mainstream hip-hop, and was recently aired on BET.
The staff at E3 had a chance this week to sit down and watch the entire video, including the discussion that was briefly aired on CNN.

Now it's your turn (if you haven't already seen it) to watch the "Read A Book" video, plus the panel discussion that aired on CNN.