Amid a contentious presidential election where debates over racism, policy brutality and mass incarceration have taken center stage amid a tense political climate, rapper and actor Common has a message of hope.
In his newest album, "Black America Again," which is out Friday, the Grammy-winning artist reflects on the pain that has plagued some African American communities over generations -- from slavery, to Jim Crow, to mass incarceration, inner city violence, police brutality and poverty -- and he hails the strength, resilience and successes that have uplifted and empowered his community.
The November 4 album release also coincides with the eight-year anniversary of the election of President Barack Obama.
Common, who won an Oscar with John Legend for the song "Glory," which appears in the 2014 movie "Selma," blended elements of hip-hop, jazz and blues and collaborated with artists like Stevie Wonder for his newest release.
"I felt like we really wanted to say something during this time that can be uplifting, that can be inspirational, that can bring people together, than can be a call to action," Common said, adding, "In the most difficult of situations there's always hope."
From: http://edition.cnn.com/2016/11/04/politics/common-black-america-again-obama/index.html
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