Michael Eric Dyson Hip hop music is important precisely because it sheds light on contemporary politics, history, and race. At its best, hip hop gives voice to marginal black youth we are not used to hearing from on such topics. – Michael Eric Dyson Black Quotes Contemporary Quotes Hearing Quotes Hip Quotes History Quotes Hop Quotes Light Quotes Marginal Quotes Music Quotes Politics Quotes Precisely Quotes Race Quotes Sheds Quotes Topics Quotes Voice Quotes Youth Quotes By denying its musical and artistic merit, hip hop’s critics get to have it both ways: they can deny the legitimate artistic standing of rap while seizing on its pervasive influence as an art form to prove what a terrible effect it has on youth. Bill Cosby is a famous black guy who has a bully pulpit the size of the world; it’s global. He puts his colossal foot on the vulnerable necks of poor people, and as a result of that, we don’t have a balanced conversation.
Mauro Ranallo I believe every one of us has a gift, I believe every one of us human beings has a path in this life, and it is up to each of us, through circumstance, through knowledge, through awareness, through luck – and luck does play a huge part – to hopefully achieve that path and walk the path and realize the gift. – Mauro Ranallo
Peter T King America has a long and proud history of providing safe harbor for refugees. We must continue to do so, but in a way that keeps America safe. – Peter T King
Mark Indelicato I think that androgyny is so amazing. Men’s shows I can look at and say, ‘I would wear that.’ But there’s things I see at Nina Ricci, and I’m like, ‘They need to make that in men’s,’ or ‘I want those pants.’ Everything is inspiring. – Mark Indelicato
EqualityPramila Jayapal For immigrant women, the very act of immigration is about opportunity, equality, and freedom. Women immigrants come to America to care for their families, escape gender-based violence, or express their sexual identity. – Pramila Jayapal
Aaron Eckhart Well, I’ve thought many times when my career was in the toilet, that I was going to have to seriously consider getting another job, I don’t know what I’d do. – Aaron Eckhart
Madison Beer One day, I could be wearing biker boots and a leather outfit, and the next day, I could be wearing a flower dress and sandals. – Madison Beer
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