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12-08-2004, 12:48 PM
In a quick search, I didn't notice this story on VNN yet.
http://www.channeloklahoma.com/news/3962764/detail.html
Record Label Targets Teens With Hate Message
Sampler CD Of White Power Music Circulating In Numerous U.S. Schools
POSTED: 2:29 pm CST December 1, 2004
UPDATED: 6:20 pm CST December 1, 2004
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Oklahoma parents and school officials were on the lookout Wednesday for racist music that is being circulated in schools across the nation.
A Newport, Minn., record label called Panzerfaust Records is distributing CDs (pictured, left) of music made by so-called "white power" bands through an initiative called "Project Schoolyard." According to the label, the CDs are provided free of charge to students through an underground distribution network that targets teenagers in public schools.
The "Project Schoolyard" CD, which includes music performed by a band from Tulsa, contains songs with inflammatory lyrics that target blacks, Jews, immigrants, homosexuals and other minority groups.
According to the Anti-Defamation League, there are no reports of the music being distributed in Oklahoma. However, school principals in Oklahoma City say they are keeping close watch for the discs on their campuses.
"Get out ... we don't want you around. Get out ... the people out. Get out of my sight. Get out ... parasites!"
- "Parasite" lyrics from Panzerfaust Records sampler
Panzerfaust Records owner Byron Calvert told Eyewitness News 5 that the material is making its way to children in many parts of the country. He said the label is targeting all age groups with its message.
"This particular project is aimed at young people, but we've got something for all age ranges," Calvert said.
One of the songs on the sampler CD targeted at teenagers discusses beating blacks with baseball bats. The violent lyrics say: "Hit and run ... let's have some fun. We've got -------- on the run -- and they fear the setting sun."
Calvert said that he believes the school-based initiative will distribute 200,000 of the 15-cent CDs to teenagers within the next year. He said he believes that the lyrics contained on the album will effectively deliver his apocalyptic message.
"We're being backed into a corner in this country, we're being outnumbered in our own societies ... and for us to live in countries and be ruled by non-whites is not going to be good for us," he said.
Dr. Brian Houghton, of the National Terrorism Institute,
http://www.mipt.org/staff.asp
said Panzerfaust Records' activities are not new.
However, Houghton said the most disturbing part of the initiative is its broad scope. He said it is different from any other project that is attempting to spread the message of white supremacy.
"It's a great tool ... a powerful tool," Houghton said. "Through music ... to grab these kids, teach them to be racists and hook them for life."
Eyewitness News 5's Kevin Tomich recently shared the CD with Kyle Walker, 10, of Oklahoma City, and his mother, Karen.
Walker said he didn't like the music and added that he didn't agree with its message of hate.
"I have friends at school that are different colors and nothing is wrong with them ... (they're) the same as everybody else," Walker said.
Karen Walker said she was angry that the album was produced but would use it as an opportunity to discuss the dangers of racism and intolerance if a copy ever appeared in her home.
"Then, it should go in the trash," she said.
However, Houghton said he fears that many families will fall short of the Walkers' example.
"It's the kids who don't have that parental oversight that could easily fall into this, and it could be a great recruiting tool by these extremists," he said.
Despite the First Amendment protection afforded to the speech contained on the CD, authorities in Minnesota are keeping close watch on Panzerfaust Records. On Tuesday, a gang task force seized white supremicist material from the company's headquarters, claiming that it was illegal.
http://www.channeloklahoma.com/news/3962764/detail.html
Record Label Targets Teens With Hate Message
Sampler CD Of White Power Music Circulating In Numerous U.S. Schools
POSTED: 2:29 pm CST December 1, 2004
UPDATED: 6:20 pm CST December 1, 2004
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Oklahoma parents and school officials were on the lookout Wednesday for racist music that is being circulated in schools across the nation.
A Newport, Minn., record label called Panzerfaust Records is distributing CDs (pictured, left) of music made by so-called "white power" bands through an initiative called "Project Schoolyard." According to the label, the CDs are provided free of charge to students through an underground distribution network that targets teenagers in public schools.
The "Project Schoolyard" CD, which includes music performed by a band from Tulsa, contains songs with inflammatory lyrics that target blacks, Jews, immigrants, homosexuals and other minority groups.
According to the Anti-Defamation League, there are no reports of the music being distributed in Oklahoma. However, school principals in Oklahoma City say they are keeping close watch for the discs on their campuses.
"Get out ... we don't want you around. Get out ... the people out. Get out of my sight. Get out ... parasites!"
- "Parasite" lyrics from Panzerfaust Records sampler
Panzerfaust Records owner Byron Calvert told Eyewitness News 5 that the material is making its way to children in many parts of the country. He said the label is targeting all age groups with its message.
"This particular project is aimed at young people, but we've got something for all age ranges," Calvert said.
One of the songs on the sampler CD targeted at teenagers discusses beating blacks with baseball bats. The violent lyrics say: "Hit and run ... let's have some fun. We've got -------- on the run -- and they fear the setting sun."
Calvert said that he believes the school-based initiative will distribute 200,000 of the 15-cent CDs to teenagers within the next year. He said he believes that the lyrics contained on the album will effectively deliver his apocalyptic message.
"We're being backed into a corner in this country, we're being outnumbered in our own societies ... and for us to live in countries and be ruled by non-whites is not going to be good for us," he said.
Dr. Brian Houghton, of the National Terrorism Institute,
http://www.mipt.org/staff.asp
said Panzerfaust Records' activities are not new.
However, Houghton said the most disturbing part of the initiative is its broad scope. He said it is different from any other project that is attempting to spread the message of white supremacy.
"It's a great tool ... a powerful tool," Houghton said. "Through music ... to grab these kids, teach them to be racists and hook them for life."
Eyewitness News 5's Kevin Tomich recently shared the CD with Kyle Walker, 10, of Oklahoma City, and his mother, Karen.
Walker said he didn't like the music and added that he didn't agree with its message of hate.
"I have friends at school that are different colors and nothing is wrong with them ... (they're) the same as everybody else," Walker said.
Karen Walker said she was angry that the album was produced but would use it as an opportunity to discuss the dangers of racism and intolerance if a copy ever appeared in her home.
"Then, it should go in the trash," she said.
However, Houghton said he fears that many families will fall short of the Walkers' example.
"It's the kids who don't have that parental oversight that could easily fall into this, and it could be a great recruiting tool by these extremists," he said.
Despite the First Amendment protection afforded to the speech contained on the CD, authorities in Minnesota are keeping close watch on Panzerfaust Records. On Tuesday, a gang task force seized white supremicist material from the company's headquarters, claiming that it was illegal.