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+Document: WM-011                                                 P. Webb
+Category: Review                                              2017.05.06
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+                         Black Privilege review
+
+Abstract
+
+   Charlamagne Tha God can write a good book. Who knew?
+
+Body
+
+   Charlamagne Tha God is a radio personality of a nationally syndicated
+   show called "The Breakfast Club" on Power 105.1. He's not well-liked
+   by most people, especially the people he's interviewed and has
+   disagreements with — this is because he speaks his mind. He doesn't
+   like your latest album? He'll tell you. Are you embroiled in
+   controversy? He'll ask about it. Basically, he asks the questions or
+   says the things many listeners want to ask or are thinking. I count
+   myself as one of his fans.
+
+   When Charlamagne mentioned he was writing a book, I knew I had to
+   check it because…*who the hell would give this man a book deal*
+   (Touchstone Books[1], apparently)?
+
+   While reading, I found myself nodding in agreement when he arrived at
+   the conclusion of a life lesson or when he realized he had to change
+   his thought process. I also couldn't help noticing similarities in
+   our lives. We loved getting those Pizza Hut coupons for free personal
+   pizzas when we read lots of books in elementary school. Music was a
+   means of both inspiration and escape in our teens. We never finished
+   college. Despite that, we've been able to succeed.
+
+   I was reminded that I used to live out my "hood dreams" vicariously
+   through artists like Clipse[2]. While glamorizing the gangsta life,
+   they also rapped about the obvious downsides. This was at a time when
+   my peers listened to Jay Z[3], The Lox[4], Dipset[5], &c. I was
+   almost exclusively Neptunes[6] and Will Smith. Yes, *I know*. I was
+   clowned for liking Big Willie's music throughout all of middle and
+   high school.
+
+   Anyhoo, if you're an aspiring radio host or anyone aspiring to do
+   anything really, I highly recommend this book. The full title is
+   "Black Privilege: Opportunity Comes to Those Who Create It[7]". 🕸
+
+References
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+   [1] <https://www.simonandschusterpublishing.com/touchstone>
+   [2] <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clipse>
+   [3] <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Z>
+   [4] <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lox>
+   [5] <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Diplomats>
+   [6] <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Neptunes>
+   [7] <https://amzn.to/2qMSdIo>