Ain't No Love in the Heart of the City

The pre-ordained rise and expected fall of America's hip-hop mayor.

Living Down to Expectations
By Natalie Y. Moore | TheRoot.com

Politicians are bound to have tension with the media performing a watchdog role. But many black politicians don't seem to understand that part of their job is media relations. After being elected to positions of power, black politicians often reflexively assume a beleaguered stance, which is understandable, given the historical representations of blacks in the media. But many of them seem to forget that the whole point of electing black leaders is for them not to be helpless actors, but to wield power and influence, yes, even with the media.

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