Derrick Johnson - NAACP
John Malveaux of MusicUNTOLD.com writes:
The NAACP has a seat at the table and receives funding from selected
major US corporations seeking to redress systemic racism. However, the
annual NAACP IMAGE Awards perpetuates systemic racism (omission of
achievements by African Americans in classical music and composition).
Please see
Classical music is subliminally associated with the concept of White superiority. Many
African Americans incorrectly believe classical music is “White music,”
and they voluntarily exclude themselves from appreciation,
participation and benefits in a refined and cerebral segment of society.
Classical music is also known as academic or art music. Achievements of
African Americans remain in a kind of cultural closet outside
recognition in the annual NAACP IMAGE AWARDS.
AfriClassical website
http://chevalierdesaintgeorges.homestead.com/index.html and
blog is administered by a retired Administrative Law Judge without
corporate or any outside funding with only a sincere dedication to
publicize the history and achievements by people of African descent in
classical music. However, some blogs NOT specific to classical music are
approved and published. The NAACP often publicizes via AfriClassical.blogspot.com. Please see
See pic of Derrick Johnson, President & CEO NAACP
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