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When you listen to a song about oppression from 30 years ago and realize it’s still just as applicable today, it really illustrates that this disparity has gone on too long. If you can’t be in Ferguson but you’re there in spirit, this playlist will keep Missouri on your mind.

Angie Aker

Aug 26, 2014

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