Why did Cathy Hughes allow the Farrakhan interview?
Staff Writer
2010-05-10
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The question in some peoples mind is why. Why did a new form of media power such as Radio One and TV One allow a alleged radical a full interview on a good tv night? The question starts with a new conspiracy theory in relationship to Oprah, black radio, Obama and cultural media. With this type of steam and power, one has to find ways to punch holes in it for the next major election. This is the formation of the theory to stop Obama in the next election.
One cannot deny that during the last Presidential election the black crusaders put all egos aside to get President Obama, who was the Democrat hopeful, elected over the republicans. The examples of this were all syndicated black radio host along with other non black formatted radio host supporting Obama on a day in and day out in almost every time slot in urban areas in America. If you are a student of activism , the front line is the community for any grass roots organization. One major element in most grass roots organizations is local media. The other element in the black crusaders efforts was Oprah. Oprah has middle white American on a the new do as i say crack. Oprah core's fan base values exist in this order God, Oprah and everyone else. Obama was supported by Oprah in more ways then one. The cultural media was the last line of influence into the voters minds. These influences range from the internet, celebrities of all backgrounds , and other forms of media.
Recently, various entertainers tax problems are coming up on them left and right. Although it is done quietly, this will have an effect on donations during the next run for the White House. If we look at Oprah, you noticed a book is out attacking her as brand and , Oprah has only responded mildly so far because many in the media fear her and her core fan base. The last fact is the Radio One empire.
Although Radio One as an entity has problems, Cathy Hughes is one the most powerful woman in America. The Radio One corporate empire is best known for reaching the Afican American community in 4 forms. The first form is her 69 radio stations , her internet media such as Blackplanet,last TV One and other forms of media such as magazines.
If you have been listening to Radio One stations across the country, you will noticed her effort to stop the performance tax. The tax is what the foreign records company want the American Congress to pass so the foreign record companies can get all the money and, the artist get shorted once more.
Although Hughes is up against some big political guns, the grassroots effort of Hughes is gaining steam. Yet, steam is not enough. At times, you have to remind people of what programming could replace the current radio programming if the tax is passed.
In conclusion, if all these facts above hold value, Farrakhan's interview could have been a hidden message to various political powers that may have attacked the grassroots efforts that will raise again during the next presidential election race.