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Aug 2020
7m 59s

Revolutionary Photos

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Photographer Mel D. Cole is known for capturing some of the most famous faces in hip hop, but now he's using his skills to document what's happening on the front lines of America's civil unrest and protests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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