The NAACP recognizes that when it comes to forming ideas and establishing norms, nothing is more influential than the images and concepts delivered into our lives on a daily basis by radio, television, film and the Internet.  Those that are given access to the public through mainstream media must be put on notice that they have everything to lose by spewing racist ideas and rants.  In addition, we equally recognize the need for balance within the African American community in regards to what music, film, and media we deem acceptable in our community. 

The STOP Campaign is an initiative of the NAACP Youth & College Division that seeks to “STOP” the demeaning images of African Americans in the media, particularly with respect to the portrayal of African American women.  Images reflected in songs like “I Was Getting Some…” and music videos that show half-dressed women being objectified by men.    

In addition, due to the overwhelming number of racially disrespectful incidents that have occurred recently, the STOP Campaign is urgently necessary.  Some of these recent incidents include:

Racial incidents on college campuses such as Clemson University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Connecticut, University of Texas-Austin and Texas A&M University where white students dressed in stereotypical African American images and wore black face makeup.

There is no better time than today for us to call for a
STOP in our community: