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Don Lemon and Russell Simmons - Ethical Analysis


            A controversy erupted when CNN commentator Don Lemon stated how young African American youth need to improve themselves. He stated that the way to improvement among African American youth was to stop the sagging pants epidemic, stop promoting the use of the n-word, respect where you live, finish school and stop having babies just because you can. Many people, especially in the African American community, took offense to his criticism of the youth of the African American community. Among those who publically responded to Lemon's criticisms was Russell Simmons, who penned a letter to Lemon. Last week, both Lemon and Simmons, sat down to discuss their disagreements about this topic.
             Before the sit-down with Simmons, however, Lemon had a discussion with L.Z. Granderson and Wendy Walsh, two CNN commentators, and the mayors of Philadelphia and New Orleans. The topic of their discussion was the issues plaguing the youth today, especially those issues that befall the youth of the African American communities. Lemon concluded that the youth of today face more life and death consequences than the generations before now. In addition, both the mayors of Philadelphia and New Orleans agreed that problems with youth can be solved first in the education system and more funding for schools. Both stated that there must be more focus on education than on prisons, more focus on after-school and summer programs. Priorities must be reevaluated among the state government and federal government. The communities, faculty and government officials have a responsibility to the youth of this nation to put them first.
             After chatting with the mayors, Lemon, Granderson and Walsh discussed whether the problems befalling youth start in the home. Granderson implied problems faced by the youth of today begin in their communities, regardless of whether they live in rural or urban areas. He also stated that problems begin with negligent parents.


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