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The U.S. celebrates this Independence Day amid nationwide protests and calls for systemic reforms. In this short film, five young descendants of Frederick Douglass read and respond to excerpts of his famous speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” which asks all of us to consider America’s long history of denying equal rights to Black Americans.

A text version of the full speech is available here.

This video was inspired by Jennifer Crandall’s documentary project “Whitman, Alab

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The Ladies don't get enough love in Christian hip hop. And there are a lot of dope artists! This Playlist features some of the illest female emcees in the game. It will be updated every week. Let me know what you think at theoraclemag@gmail.com

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Mahogany Jones is an activist, an educator, and an artist. A former four-time 106 & Park Freestyle Fridays champion Mahogany Jones puts lyrics first, A Detroit resident, Jones’ music is consistent with the Motor City sound – soulful, thought-provoking, and unapologetic.

in the summer of 2018 she released her critically acclaimed album, Sugar Water. The 13-track album displays Mahogany Jones’ versatility and growth as an artist and a lyricist. Sugar Water was produced by Mozaic, iRonicLee, an

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New Music! Lecrae – Deep End

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“A couple of years ago my childhood trauma came to ahead. I felt abandoned and turned my back on everything and everyone I loved, including God. He was gracious to me.

I wanted a transactional escape from my pain, depression, and anxiety. God is not transactional though, he’s relational.

I began my journey of restoration. As we approached 2020 I was positive that this would be a phenomenal year, only to find myself with more problems, more issues, and more unrest.

2020 has been a difficul

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Following a "swift" investigation by the New York Police Department's Internal Affairs Bureau, a police officer involved in a "disturbing apparent chokehold incident in Queens" has been suspended without pay, according to New York Police Commissioner Dermot Shea. "While a full investigation is still underway, there is no question in my mind that this immediate action is necessary," Shea said Sunday. What Do You Think Comment Below? 1 (864) 383-3495 Listen To The Show Every Wednesday 44 Radi
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