After the death of Freddie Gray last month which was deemed by some people as an unfair treatment to black people, Key and Peele use a creative way to highlight some racial issues in the States.
- May 9, 2015
AceShowbiz - Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele are known for their satirical yet thought-provoking commentary in tackling racial issues in America through their comedy. In a musical clip which aired as part of their Comedy Central series "Key & Peele", the duo attempted to raise awareness about racism which is still found in the U.S.
The clip titled "Negrotown" came in the light of some racial issues in the States, especially the death of Freddie Gray after being taken in police custody. The video depicted the incident with Key playing an unarmed black guy who was arrested by a white police officer without any justified evidence.
As soon as another black guy (Peele) rescues him, the scene moves to a place, named Negrotown. Some racist treatments which may have been experienced by black people are conveyed as they sing. The place is filled with black people in technicolor outfits dancing and singing together. Peele begins the song, singing, "In Negrotown, you can walk the street without getting stopped or harassed or beat. And there's always a cab when you need to get around." The cab driver replies while singing, "...and they always stop in Negrotown."
The video describes Negrotown as a place where black people less likely get unfair treatment. The main character underscores it by saying, "It's like a Utopia for black people!"
Last month, one of the comedians, Key, appeared as President Obama's anger translator during the White House Correspondents Dinner.
