"He [Imus] opened up the issue, but we have to look within our own culture," said Newble, who is African-American. "Some rappers talk the same way he did and they think it's OK. It's not OK to degrade or disrespect our people or our women. We have to look within ourselves to make a conscious change in our music in the things we say. Radio stations, TV stations, BET [Black Entertainment Network] and everyone has to step up and become more responsible." - cleveland.com

I read that and one thing came to my mind.  That makes sense.  Why is it ok for African American rappers to disrespect their own demographic?  Imus is NOT the only problem.  There needs to be wide and sweeping social change.  It needs to start from within.