Gangsta rap often reaches higher than its ugliest, lowest common denominator, misogyny, violence, materialism and sexual transgression are not its exclusive domain.… — Michael Eric Dyson Copy Share Image
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While 'The Wire' feels startlingly lifelike, it is not, in fact, a naturalistic depiction of ghetto life. That kind of realism better… — Jacob Weisberg Copy Share Image
I had an exciting, interesting childhood, to be sure, with all of the challenges that ghetto life provides - but had loving… — Michael Eric Dyson Copy Share Image
