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Kharma's avatar

Grace is an icon. I remember society just telling me over and over how she was weird, aggressive, too masculine, too dark, too tall etc etc etc but somehow at a young age I knew something was wrong with those comments. Instead of listening to the haters I saw her as bold and empowering. She embodies Grace.

The title of this, though, "Hip Hop's Fathers" and then diving into a feminist icon is a little cringy. 🥴

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The Butterfly’s Anthology 🦋's avatar

Great reporting.

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Leo's avatar

This is a fantastic piece- so well written and produced. Bravo!!

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Yolanda D.'s avatar

I was in a dance contest, and Grace Jones judged the finals in the late 70’s. I'll never forget what a celebrity she was, especially when my late husband was part of Studio 54 and Grace Jones was part of the entourage. She is an icon in my book!

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