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Baz Dreisinger

Dr. Baz Dreisinger is a professor at John Jay College, the author of “Incarceration Nations: A Journey to Justice in Prisons Around the World,” the founder of the Prison-to-College Pipeline movement, and the Executive Director of the Incarceration Nations Network.

Buju Banton performs at the Benefit Party after the NY Benefit Premiere of 'The Agronomist' on April 13, 2004 in New York City. (Getty/Scott Eells)

Reggae star Buju Banton’s long walk to freedom

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My journey to justice: I toured prison systems around the world looking for ways to improve our own

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Crime, punishment … and MTV

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Ride my pimp

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Preacher’s son

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Jamaica’s new music revolution

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Nups and nips

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The “Jewsploitation” craze

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A pop princess, unspoiled

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“Passing” and the American dream

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Hip-hop’s odd couple gets odder

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Will the real Feminem please stand up

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Top Dogg

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