Shimmy - you're my girl - but I don't think you're seeing the point the original poster was getting at.
I believe they are asking if the emulation of 'black' people by white kids is perpetuating negative stereotypes about black people.
I know you are a very open minded person, and you did make a good point about the mall rats.
I disagree with your theory about the fashion though. Headz dress a LOT better than skate boys (*snicker at Justice*)

Dove
~Sheepish Lordess of Chaos~

PS: You know I lub you Justice!!