Exit this survey Is BET a problem? If so, how should we deal with it? Question Title * 1. Do you think that the majority of hip hop music heard on the radio has gotten to the point of being destructive to the African American community? Yes, I do. No, I do not. I'm not sure. Question Title * 2. Do you believe that negative messages from hip-hop music are playing a role in the high rates of HIV, homicide, or poor educational achievement among African American youth? Yes, I do believe that the music plays a role in causing these problems. No, I do not believe that music plays a role in causing these problems. I'm not sure. Question Title * 3. The leading nominee for BET Awards was the artist Lil Wayne, whose music has been criticized for being misogynist and exceedingly violent. Do you think that BET's decision to reward Lil Wayne sends the wrong message to the public? Yes, BET sends the wrong message to the public by giving so many nominations to Lil Wayne. No, BET's decision does not send the wrong message to the public. I'm not sure. Question Title * 4. Some have cited the corporate sponsors of the BET Awards as a primary culprit in the promotion of negative hip hop. Should these corporate sponsors be held accountable via boycotts? Yes, we should boycott companies that sponsor award shows featuring negative images in hip-hop. No, they can spend their money as they see fit. I'm not sure. There is no problem with the BET Awards, so no action would be necessary. Question Title * 5. Should the black community take direct action against BET for its promotion of artists like Lil Wayne? If so, how? (Feel free to choose more than one response) Yes, the black community should boycott BET altogether. Yes, the black community should protest BET awards shows. No, the black community should not engage in action against BET. I'm not sure. Question Title * 6. What is your gender? I am male. I am female. Question Title * 7. What is your ethnicity? I am African American. I am Latino. I am White. I am none of the above. Question Title * 8. How old are you? I am under the age of 25. I am between 25 and 35 years old. I am between 35 and 50 years old. I am over the age of 50. Done