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They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us

by Hanif Abdurraqib ...

Narrated by Hanif Abdurraqib ...

Unabridged

8 hours 38 min

*2018 "12 best books to give this holiday season" TODAY Show*Best Books of 2018* Rolling Stone"A Best Book of 2017" NPR, Buzzfeed, Paste Magazine, Esquire, Chicago Tribune, Vol. 1 Brooklyn, CBC, Stereogum, National Post, Entropy, Heavy, Book Riot, Chicago Review of Books, The Los Angeles Review, Michigan Daily*American Booksellers Association (ABA) 'December 2017 Indie Next List Great Reads' ... Read more

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*2018 "12 best books to give this holiday season" TODAY Show*Best Books of 2018* Rolling Stone"A Best Book of 2017" NPR, Buzzfeed, Paste Magazine, Esquire, Chicago Tribune, Vol. 1 Brooklyn, CBC, Stereogum, National Post, Entropy, Heavy, Book Riot, Chicago Review of Books, The Los Angeles Review, Michigan Daily*American Booksellers Association (ABA) 'December 2017 Indie Next List Great Reads'
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Tupac Shakur

A Life from Beginning to End

by Hourly History ...

Narrated by Matthew J. Chandler-Smith ...

Series series Biographies of Musicians
Unabridged

54 min

During his short life, Tupac Shakur—better known by his stage name 2Pac—became a living legend, and his status is just as legendary even after he's long been gone. At the age of just 20, Tupac took the world by storm. He was a talented rapper, actor, and music mogul, but perhaps most importantly, he was a storyteller. His lyrics often told the story of his humble roots, and he spoke of a community ... Read more

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During his short life, Tupac Shakur—better known by his stage name 2Pac—became a living legend, and his status is just as legendary even after he's long been gone. At the age of just 20, Tupac took the world by storm. He was a talented rapper, actor, and music mogul, but perhaps most importantly, he was a storyteller. His lyrics often told the story of his humble roots, and he spoke of a community
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From Pieces to Weight

Once Upon a Time in Southside Queens

by 50 Cent ...

Narrated by J.D. Williams ...

Abridged

3 hours 27 min

In the New York Times bestseller From Pieces to Weight, rap mogul 50 Cent, a.k.a. Curtis Jackson, lifts the veil on his complicated life, from the murder of his mother when he was twelve, to hustling on the streets; from the assassination attempt that nearly finished him to his meteoric rise to the top of hip hop royalty.This violent and introspective memoir reveals not only 50 Cent's story but ... Read more

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In the New York Times bestseller From Pieces to Weight, rap mogul 50 Cent, a.k.a. Curtis Jackson, lifts the veil on his complicated life, from the murder of his mother when he was twelve, to hustling on the streets; from the assassination attempt that nearly finished him to his meteoric rise to the top of hip hop royalty.This violent and introspective memoir reveals not only 50 Cent's story but
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Baby Girl: Better Known as Aaliyah

by Kathy Iandoli ...

Narrated by Kathy Iandoli, Bahni Turpin ...

Unabridged

9 hours 9 min

**In a definitive and “excellent homage to a star who left this planet too soon” (Questlove), the life, career, tragic death, and evolution of Aaliyah into a music legend are explored—**now updated with new material featuring in-depth research and exclusive interviews.By twenty-two years old, Aaliyah had already accomplished a staggering amount: hit records, acclaimed acting roles, and fame that ... Read more

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**In a definitive and “excellent homage to a star who left this planet too soon” (Questlove), the life, career, tragic death, and evolution of Aaliyah into a music legend are explored—**now updated with new material featuring in-depth research and exclusive interviews.By twenty-two years old, Aaliyah had already accomplished a staggering amount: hit records, acclaimed acting roles, and fame that
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The Upcycled Self

A Memoir on the Art of Becoming Who We Are

by Tariq Trotter ...

Narrated by Tariq Trotter, Rhett Samuel Price, Allyson Johnson ...

Unabridged

3 hours 51 min

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “One of hip-hop’s greatest MCs, unpacking his harrowing, remarkable journey in his own words, with enough insights for two lifetimes.”—Lin-Manuel Miranda, award-winning songwriter, producer, director, and creator of In the Heights and HamiltonFrom one of our generation’s most powerful artists and incisive storytellers comes a brilliantly crafted work about the art—and ... Read more

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “One of hip-hop’s greatest MCs, unpacking his harrowing, remarkable journey in his own words, with enough insights for two lifetimes.”—Lin-Manuel Miranda, award-winning songwriter, producer, director, and creator of In the Heights and HamiltonFrom one of our generation’s most powerful artists and incisive storytellers comes a brilliantly crafted work about the art—and
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Only God Can Judge Me

The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur

by Jeff Pearlman ...

Narrated by James Shippy ...

Unabridged

16 hours 48 min

Spotify Best Audiobooks of the Year • Boston Globe Best Books of the Year • Guardian Best Music Books of the Year • Mother Jones Best Books of the Year • Rolling Stone Best Music Books of the Year“Jeff Pearlman breaks down Tupac’s life like a veteran sportswriter examining a dynasty. This detailed look at his life is the work of a writer who understands the ego of greatness.”—Chuck D“Pearlman ... Read more

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Spotify Best Audiobooks of the Year • Boston Globe Best Books of the Year • Guardian Best Music Books of the Year • Mother Jones Best Books of the Year • Rolling Stone Best Music Books of the Year“Jeff Pearlman breaks down Tupac’s life like a veteran sportswriter examining a dynasty. This detailed look at his life is the work of a writer who understands the ego of greatness.”—Chuck D“Pearlman
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Rolling Deep

The High Art of Weed and Rap

by Noah Rubin ...

Narrated by Noah Rubin ...

Unabridged

4 hours

An irreverent, engaging, visually driven exploration of hip-hop culture and weed from writer/editor, music producer, and author of How We Roll, Noah Rubin.Rolling Deep: The High Art of Weed and Rap brings to life the edu-taining story of hip-hop and cannabis culture from hazy 1970s summer night park jams in the Bronx to today’s multi-hyphenate rap moguls dropping hit records alongside signature ... Read more

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An irreverent, engaging, visually driven exploration of hip-hop culture and weed from writer/editor, music producer, and author of How We Roll, Noah Rubin.Rolling Deep: The High Art of Weed and Rap brings to life the edu-taining story of hip-hop and cannabis culture from hazy 1970s summer night park jams in the Bronx to today’s multi-hyphenate rap moguls dropping hit records alongside signature
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Le rap a gagné

À quel prix ?

by Mehdi Maïzi ...

Narrated by Mehdi Maïzi ...

Unabridged

3 hours 42 min

Longtemps on a voulu opposer deux familles du rap français : le rap conscient et le rap bling-bling, les lyricistes et les punchliners – la critique sociale ou le commercial, la poésie ou l'egotrip. Or, l'immense succès du rap de la dernière décennie est venu briser les carcans qui enfermaient cette musique. Ce livre est la chronique de l'explosion artistique qui a vu le rap s'imposer partout. ... Read more

$17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Longtemps on a voulu opposer deux familles du rap français : le rap conscient et le rap bling-bling, les lyricistes et les punchliners – la critique sociale ou le commercial, la poésie ou l'egotrip. Or, l'immense succès du rap de la dernière décennie est venu briser les carcans qui enfermaient cette musique. Ce livre est la chronique de l'explosion artistique qui a vu le rap s'imposer partout.
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Songs In The Key of MP3

The New Icons of the Internet Age

by Liam Inscoe-Jones ...

Narrated by Liam Inscoe-Jones, Rori Hawthorn, Gemma Lawrence, Sam Crerar ...

Unabridged

12 hours 49 min

It's 2013 and a new digital frontier awaits. Music is changing: the way it sounds, the way it's made, the way we hear it. Suddenly, just about anything feels possible.'A fascinating read' Lauren Laverne'Impossible not to love' Jacqueline CrooksIn Songs in the Key of MP3, Liam Inscoe-Jones explores five artists who broke the old rules of sound, style and the music industry at large: Devonté Hynes ... Read more

$31.99 USD

It's 2013 and a new digital frontier awaits. Music is changing: the way it sounds, the way it's made, the way we hear it. Suddenly, just about anything feels possible.'A fascinating read' Lauren Laverne'Impossible not to love' Jacqueline CrooksIn Songs in the Key of MP3, Liam Inscoe-Jones explores five artists who broke the old rules of sound, style and the music industry at large: Devonté Hynes
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Bad Boy for Life

The Rise and Fall of Sean Combs

by Cheyenne Roundtree ...

Narrated by Robin Eller ...

Unabridged

13 hours 6 min

A groundbreaking investigative account of the life of the mogul who brought hip-hop to the mainstream, offering readers a riveting look at the empire he built and the destructive power of celebrityIf not for Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ability to harness the voice of hip-hop and package it via artists like Mary J. Blige and the Notorious B.I.G., the landscape of American—and world—music would look and ... Read more

$26.99 USD

A groundbreaking investigative account of the life of the mogul who brought hip-hop to the mainstream, offering readers a riveting look at the empire he built and the destructive power of celebrityIf not for Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ability to harness the voice of hip-hop and package it via artists like Mary J. Blige and the Notorious B.I.G., the landscape of American—and world—music would look and
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Ways of Listening

Building a Deeper Relationship with Music in the Streaming Era

by Rollie Pemberton ...

Narrated by Rollie Pemberton ...

Unabridged

6 hours 45 min

Ways of Listening is a love letter to music, a sharp analysis of our current cultural reality, and a joyful celebration of the artists who keep creating against all odds.How has the internet changed the way we listen to, and love, the music that shapes our lives? Award-winning musician Rollie Pemberton (Cadence Weapon) interrogates our current musical landscape.Music occupies a curious place in ... Read more

$25.00 USD

Ways of Listening is a love letter to music, a sharp analysis of our current cultural reality, and a joyful celebration of the artists who keep creating against all odds.How has the internet changed the way we listen to, and love, the music that shapes our lives? Award-winning musician Rollie Pemberton (Cadence Weapon) interrogates our current musical landscape.Music occupies a curious place in
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This Thug's Life

My Life at the Intersection of a Black Liberation Legend and the Greatest Rapper of All Time / An Unapologetically Black Story

by Maurice "Mopreme" Shakur ...

Narrated by Maurice "Mopreme" Shakur ...

Unabridged

10 hours 32 min

The first-ever insider account of the Shakur family, the iconic hip hop group T.H.U.G. L.I.F.E., and the life and death Tupac Shakur—written by Mopreme Shakur, the legendary rapper’s big brother and eldest son of Black liberation activist Mutulu Shakur.Maurice. Little Mutulu. Mogie. Mocedes. ’Preme. Wycked. Mopreme Shakur has been known by many names. Fitting for a multi-hyphenate like Mo: hip hop ... Read more

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The first-ever insider account of the Shakur family, the iconic hip hop group T.H.U.G. L.I.F.E., and the life and death Tupac Shakur—written by Mopreme Shakur, the legendary rapper’s big brother and eldest son of Black liberation activist Mutulu Shakur.Maurice. Little Mutulu. Mogie. Mocedes. ’Preme. Wycked. Mopreme Shakur has been known by many names. Fitting for a multi-hyphenate like Mo: hip hop
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History of Gangster Rap, The

From Schoolly D to Kendrick Lamar, the Rise of a Great American Art Form

by Soren Baker, Xzibit ...

Narrated by Soren Baker, James Shippy ...

Unabridged

11 hours 25 min

The History of Gangster Rap is a deep dive into one of the most fascinating subgenres of any music category to date. Sixteen detailed chapters, organized chronologically, examine the evolution of gangster rap, its main players, and the culture that created this revolutionary music. From still-swirling conspiracy theories about the murders of Biggie and Tupac to the release of the 2015 film ... Read more

$29.99 USD

The History of Gangster Rap is a deep dive into one of the most fascinating subgenres of any music category to date. Sixteen detailed chapters, organized chronologically, examine the evolution of gangster rap, its main players, and the culture that created this revolutionary music. From still-swirling conspiracy theories about the murders of Biggie and Tupac to the release of the 2015 film
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I Am Restored

How I Lost My Religion but Found My Faith

by Lecrae Moore ...

Narrated by LeCrae ...

Unabridged

4 hours 19 min

Includes a bonus track featuring Lecrae's song "Still"!When the challenges you've faced threaten to destroy your life, how do you find your way back to the truths you thought you believed?I Am Restored tells the untold story of how Lecrae's past nearly ruined his future--until he learned that the wounds we carry can have the potential to be unlikely guides to healing and freedom for ourselves and ... Read more

$20.99 USD

Includes a bonus track featuring Lecrae's song "Still"!When the challenges you've faced threaten to destroy your life, how do you find your way back to the truths you thought you believed?I Am Restored tells the untold story of how Lecrae's past nearly ruined his future--until he learned that the wounds we carry can have the potential to be unlikely guides to healing and freedom for ourselves and
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Raps of Resistance

How Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole Reignited a Hip-Hop Tradition

by Jeremy C. McCool, Earl Hopkins ...

Narrated by Greg Lockett ...

Unabridged

8 hours 2 min

Bloomsbury presents Raps of Resistance by Jeremy C. McCool and Earl Hopkins, read by Greg LockettKendrick Lamar and J. Cole blazed paths that salvaged socially conscious rap at a pivotal time in history.Conscious rap, a subgenre of hip-hop music that engages in dialogue about social and political issues and often challenges systems of oppression, ascended with pioneers like Grandmaster Flash and ... Read more

$27.99 USD

Bloomsbury presents Raps of Resistance by Jeremy C. McCool and Earl Hopkins, read by Greg LockettKendrick Lamar and J. Cole blazed paths that salvaged socially conscious rap at a pivotal time in history.Conscious rap, a subgenre of hip-hop music that engages in dialogue about social and political issues and often challenges systems of oppression, ascended with pioneers like Grandmaster Flash and
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Rising to the Top: A Journey Inspired by Drake

by Daniel D. Lee ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mike G ...

Unabridged

7 hours 31 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Rising to the Top: A Journey Inspired by Drake" is a compelling exploration of one of the most influential and multifaceted artists of our time. This comprehensive biography delves into the life and career of Aubrey Drake Graham, better known as Drake, tracing his extraordinary journey from the streets of Toronto to global superstardom.The book begins ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Rising to the Top: A Journey Inspired by Drake" is a compelling exploration of one of the most influential and multifaceted artists of our time. This comprehensive biography delves into the life and career of Aubrey Drake Graham, better known as Drake, tracing his extraordinary journey from the streets of Toronto to global superstardom.The book begins
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Are You Good with God?

by D A Horton ...

Narrated by Brandon Bell ...

Unabridged

1 hour 10 min

The gospel according to hip hop. Yeah, that’s a thing.Christian ideas often show up in hip hop music. Biblical themes and even Jesus Himself appear in the lyrics. But beneath all the God-talk, can a true gospel message be found?Pastor D. A. Horton (aka hip hop artist Azriel) says yes. And he wants you to know the gospel message is deep . . . powerful . . . theological . . . and surprisingly simple ... Read more

$5.99 USD

The gospel according to hip hop. Yeah, that’s a thing.Christian ideas often show up in hip hop music. Biblical themes and even Jesus Himself appear in the lyrics. But beneath all the God-talk, can a true gospel message be found?Pastor D. A. Horton (aka hip hop artist Azriel) says yes. And he wants you to know the gospel message is deep . . . powerful . . . theological . . . and surprisingly simple
... Read more
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The Birth of Breaking

Hip-Hop History from the Floor Up

by Dr. Serouj "Midus" Aprahamian ...

Narrated by Greg Lockett ...

Series series Black Literary and Cultural Expressions
Unabridged

6 hours 24 min

Bloomsbury presents…The Birth of Breakingby Serouj "Midus" Aprahamianread by Greg LockettThe untold story of how breaking – one of the most widely practiced dance forms in the world today – began as a distinctly African American expression in the Bronx, New York, during the 1970s.Breaking is the first and most widely practiced hip-hop dance in the world, with around one million particip... ... Read more

$27.99 USD

Bloomsbury presents…The Birth of Breakingby Serouj "Midus" Aprahamianread by Greg LockettThe untold story of how breaking – one of the most widely practiced dance forms in the world today – began as a distinctly African American expression in the Bronx, New York, during the 1970s.Breaking is the first and most widely practiced hip-hop dance in the world, with around one million particip...
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Rap Capital

An Atlanta Story

by Joe Coscarelli ...

Narrated by Landon Woodson ...

Unabridged

14 hours 17 min

An “impassioned tribute” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) to the most influential music culture today, Atlanta rap—a masterful, street-level story of art, money, race, class, and salvation from acclaimed New York Times reporter Joe Coscarelli.From mansions to trap houses, office buildings to strip clubs, Atlanta is defined by its rap music. But this flashy and fast-paced world is rarely seen ... Read more

$29.99 USD

An “impassioned tribute” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) to the most influential music culture today, Atlanta rap—a masterful, street-level story of art, money, race, class, and salvation from acclaimed New York Times reporter Joe Coscarelli.From mansions to trap houses, office buildings to strip clubs, Atlanta is defined by its rap music. But this flashy and fast-paced world is rarely seen
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It Starts with One

The Legend and Legacy of Linkin Park

by Jason Lipshutz ...

Narrated by Jason Lipshutz, James Fouhey, Helen Laser ...

Unabridged

11 hours 42 min

From the executive director of music at Billboard, an extensive look inside the 20+ year career of mega-selling rock band Linkin Park, featuring new interviews, exclusive quotes, and insights from the band’s associates and collaboratorsLinkin Park is one of the 21st Century’s biggest, and most important, rock bands. All it takes is one quick glance at the numbers— 11 Top 40 hits on the Hot 100 and ... Read more

$27.99 USD

From the executive director of music at Billboard, an extensive look inside the 20+ year career of mega-selling rock band Linkin Park, featuring new interviews, exclusive quotes, and insights from the band’s associates and collaboratorsLinkin Park is one of the 21st Century’s biggest, and most important, rock bands. All it takes is one quick glance at the numbers— 11 Top 40 hits on the Hot 100 and
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FBI War on Tupac Shakur, The

The State Repression of Black Leaders from the Civil Rights Era to the 1990s

by John Potash ...

Narrated by Christopher Hampton ...

Unabridged

7 hours 17 min

Since the first day after the tragedy was announced, controversy has surrounded the death of rap and cultural icon Tupac Shakur. In this work, preeminent researcher on the topic, John Potash, puts forward his own theories of the events leading up to and following the murder in this meticulously researched and exhaustive account of the story. Never before has there been such a detailed and shocking ... Read more

$22.99 USD

Since the first day after the tragedy was announced, controversy has surrounded the death of rap and cultural icon Tupac Shakur. In this work, preeminent researcher on the topic, John Potash, puts forward his own theories of the events leading up to and following the murder in this meticulously researched and exhaustive account of the story. Never before has there been such a detailed and shocking
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Chuck D. Presents This Day in Rap and Hip Hop History

by Chuck D ...

Narrated by Chuck D, Shepard Fairey, D.R.E.S. tha BEATnik ...

Unabridged

13 hours 10 min

A one-of-a kind survey of rap and hip hop history from 1973 to today by Chuck D, arguably the most influential rapper in the world.In the more than 40 years since the days of DJ Kool Herc and "Rapper's Delight," hip hop and rap have become a billion-dollar worldwide phenomenon. Yet there is no definitive history of the genre-until now.Based on Chuck's long-running show on Rapstation.com, this ... Read more

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A one-of-a kind survey of rap and hip hop history from 1973 to today by Chuck D, arguably the most influential rapper in the world.In the more than 40 years since the days of DJ Kool Herc and "Rapper's Delight," hip hop and rap have become a billion-dollar worldwide phenomenon. Yet there is no definitive history of the genre-until now.Based on Chuck's long-running show on Rapstation.com, this
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Bring That Beat Back

How Sampling Built Hip-Hop

by Nate Patrin ...

Narrated by David Sadzin ...

Unabridged

12 hours 41 min

Sampling—incorporating found sound and manipulating it into another form entirely—has done more than any musical movement in the twentieth century to maintain a continuum of popular music as a living document and, in the process, has become one of the most successful (and commercial) strains of postmodern art. Bring That Beat Back traces the development of this transformative pop-cultural practice ... Read more

$25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Sampling—incorporating found sound and manipulating it into another form entirely—has done more than any musical movement in the twentieth century to maintain a continuum of popular music as a living document and, in the process, has become one of the most successful (and commercial) strains of postmodern art. Bring That Beat Back traces the development of this transformative pop-cultural practice
... Read more
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Bad Fat Black Girl

Notes from a Trap Feminist

by Sesali Bowen ...

Narrated by Sesali Bowen ...

Unabridged

6 hours 32 min

“Sesali Bowen is poised to give Black feminism the rejuvenation it needs. Her trendsetting writing and commentary reaches across experiences and beyond respectability. I and so many Black girls still figuring out who they are in this world will gain so much from whatever she has to say.”—Charlene A. Carruthers, activist and author of Unapologetic: A Black, Queer and Feminist Mandate for Radical ... Read more

$23.99 USD

“Sesali Bowen is poised to give Black feminism the rejuvenation it needs. Her trendsetting writing and commentary reaches across experiences and beyond respectability. I and so many Black girls still figuring out who they are in this world will gain so much from whatever she has to say.”—Charlene A. Carruthers, activist and author of Unapologetic: A Black, Queer and Feminist Mandate for Radical
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