Hip-Hop, the Psalms, and Black Liberation - With Lenny Duncan
Rethinking Faith
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Exploring the Role of Hip Hop Artists and Poets in Society
The chapter delves into how hip hop artists serve as real-time reporters of societal events, narrating stories of epic villains, unsung heroes, and underlying causes of significant events like Trayvon Martin's story and the events of 2020. It also discusses the power and influence of poets such as James Baldwin in documenting and commenting on societal happenings, emphasizing the complexities of being a Black queer individual like Baldwin. The conversation extends to the impact of artists like Malcolm X, Reverend King, and James Baldwin on black liberation and the importance of revealing truths about humanity through artistic expression.
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