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Take Me to the Water

Take Me to the Water

Inside the most deliberate period of Black economic disenfranchisement in recent memory.

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The Magic & Justice of the N-Word

The Magic & Justice of the N-Word

Fencing Fat Joe from the N-word not only calls his ability to earn within hip-hop culture into question, it destabilizes his access to Black male coolness, power, and respect.

Why Our Icons Can't Retire

Why Our Icons Can't Retire

Gladys Knight’s recent performances expose a long history of Black music legends forced to tour.

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