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How OutKast's genuine friendship opened up the imaginations of young black men

How OutKast's genuine friendship opened up the imaginations of young black men

"We were brothers before this, and we’re going to be brothers for life"

Sanctuaries hidden in plain sight: The cultural significance of black barbershops

Sanctuaries hidden in plain sight: The cultural significance of black barbershops

How, for black men across the world, the barbers is about so much more than a trim

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JAY-Z's 4:44 raises questions about how we treat confessional rap

JAY-Z's 4:44 raises questions about how we treat confessional rap

Greater empathy is needed to understand the nuances of black experience

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What Stormzy and his depression mean for black masculinity

What Stormzy and his depression mean for black masculinity

Stormy's voice will allow other black men to confront their own issues