"If, however, I jump him with five of my companions and beat and kick him unconscious...that is a clear assault.

No, it is battery, maybe attempterd murder. Assault can be as benign as standing in front of someone who wants to walk down the street unobstructed.



"I also believe that some of this closet hate must go on in the black community as well."

Listen to Rap. The hatred is right out there and "in your face".