Mellencamp song about 'Jena Six' upsets mayor

Oct 07, 2007 06:15

JENA, Louisiana (AP) -- A video in which rapper-actor Mos Def asked students around the country to walk out October 1 to support the "Jena Six" escaped comment by this town's mayor. But when John Mellencamp sang, "Jena, take your nooses down," he took issue. [article]

And the video:

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schoolofsoul October 7 2007, 11:36:36 UTC
Good on Mellencamp!

He's gonna get a lot of new fans thanks to this one. Smart career move!

And the mayor of Jena's upset? Boo frickety hoo.

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