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Black Culture and its Contributions

Black Culture and its Contributions

Divyne Turner-Reed February 27, 2025

Black MusicĀ  Music has always been a cornerstone of Black culture, serving as both an artistic outlet and a means of storytelling. From the spirituals sung by enslaved Africans to the blues and jazz that emerged in the early 20th century, Black music...

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Demonization of the Hood

Demonization of the Hood

Divyne Turner-Reed February 25, 2025

Formation of the Hood What the hood represents in America is a manifestation of a place of everything anti-American dream. Everything is ugly about America,, from baby mothers to drug addicts to drug dealers to gang members to the most violent criminals....

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