Sharpton to lead march against music industry today

(New York - WABC, May 3, 2007) (WABC) -- The Reverend Al Sharpton helped lead the charge against Don Imus. Now, he's leading a march for decency in the music industry.

Sharpton will co-lead the march today, targeting major record labels.He's calling on the recording industry to eliminate sexual and racial slurs. The National Action Network will call for record companies implement a code of conduct for artist in their lyrics.

"I think it is important that we make a strong appeal as consumers to demand standards that will not offend us or dehumanize us based on race, gender or any other category," Sharpton said last week. "This march will be led by Tamika Mallory, Councilwoman Darlene Mealy and other women, but we encourage that it be attended and supported by all and I am proud to be a part of it."

The date of the march coincides the with birthday of the late music legend James Brown.

The march begins at 5:30 in Midtown, outside Sony Music at Madison and 55th Street.

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