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Rap legend Roxanne Shante on why her story is a survivor's journey

One of hip-hop's pioneers discusses her journey from the Queensbridge Projects in New York to becoming an iconic emcee. Roxanne Shante opens up on "Salon Talks" about why she's now ready to tell her story, which is filled with adversity and pain. Sha...




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