This is America

This Week in Dystopia by Sarah Grucza

Feb 19, 201900:30:17Government & Organizations

The Grammys have been criticized for lacking diversity and not giving hip-hop artists their due. This year, Donald Glover, also known as Childish Gambino, took home both song and record of the year awards. This is Americ...

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