Discuss “Deep 'Rooted' contoversy in Pittsburgh”

Over the past few weeks, potential controversy has been brewing down at the University of Pittsburgh concerning the school?s reportedly discriminatory policy against bringing in outdoor hip-hop concerts. The questions arose surrounding a failed proposal to bring in The Roots, a popular hip-hop group, for the University?s annual Fall Fest outdoor concert. The school?s justifications for th is decision made Roots supporters question whether the decision was discriminatory against hip-hop as a whole.

The show was to be in connection with The Pennsylvania Hip-Hop Political Convention, which was held at the University of Pittsburgh during the first weekend in October. Since The Roots are largely in support of voter mobilization efforts, the show...