After a young man accused legendary hip-hop artist Afrika Bambaataa of sexual assault back in March, the floodgates have opened.
In a statement signed by three dozen Zulu Nation leaders, the organization took responsibility for their role in victim-shaming.
If the allegations are true, the victims are likely in need of intensive therapy Terrie M. Williams, a mental health expert and author of Black Pain: It Just Looks Like We're Not Hurting tells NewsOne. And if the allegations are true, Bambaataa, a founder of the hip hop movement who mentored scores of young men, is likely in need of intensive therapy himself, Williams says.
Allegations of sexual abuse against Afrika Bambaataa have been swirling for weeks, and now the hip-hop pioneer is finally breaking his silence.
Dr. Gardere explores challenges Black communities face when dealing with sex assault charges and discusses the road to healing.
Watch Roland Martin and NewsOne Now's coverage of the alleged Afrika Bambaataa sexual assault and abuse scandal in the video clip above.
Afrika Bambaataa is in hot water after being accused of sexually abusing hundreds of young boys throughout his early days in hip-hop.
