Right On?: Hip-Hop Is Platforming Instead Of Fighting The Power

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Right On?: Hip-Hop Is Platforming Instead Of Fighting The Power

Sharing our platforms with individuals who have spent their careers disparaging our community is a dangerous proposition.

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