Yeah I also have to ask, why race bait? That is essentially what was done here. Unless this was a racially motivated attack there is NO valid reason to mention race. Do you work for NBC news? This sounds like something they would pull.
I also can't help but laugh at parts of that video. Not of the guy getting beat, but the fact they felt they had to RECREATE what happened with some computer graphics. What the hell? Just the shoddy animation of those kids flashing gang signs..it's just pure comedy gold.