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Chuck D and the "N-Word"

Posted on July 07, 2004

We were honored when Chuck D, an amazing rapper, activist, and entrepeneur, hosted our Festival Awards Ceremony last May.

Chuck D's forays into the documentary world continue as he is featured in "The N Word," a new documentary that doubles as a social history and proof of the dynamic, evolutionary force of language.

In the film, Chuck talks candidly about the history of the n-word in the hopes of provoking discussion and educating young people about the words they use.

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