The Pulitzer Prize Board announced on Friday that Darnella Frazier would be awarded a special Pulitzer Prize for her courageous recording of George Floyd’s fatal arrest.
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Rap music’s path from pariah to Pulitzer
Over the past few decades, we’ve seen a similar dynamic with rap music. While some have attempted to silence rap because of its raw portrayal of life in inner-city communities, people increasingly see its value. Like slave narratives, rap music has given an authentic and candid voice to the voiceless.