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The Shores family, near Westerville, Neb., in 1887. Jerry Shores was one of a number of former slaves to settle in Custer County. (AP/Solomon D. Butcher)

american slavery: facts, myths

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Lupe Fiasco (AP/Paul A. Hebert)

Dear White Supremacy

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Iggy Azalea performs on NBC's "Today" show on Friday, August 8, 2014 in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP) (Charles Sykes)

Iggy Azalea's Festivus Miracle

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Lupe Fiasco (AP/Paul A. Hebert)

A "Mission" unlike any other

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Kendrick Lamar (AP/John Amis/Invision)

The Great American Rap Album

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