Josephine Wright’s high-profile legal battle with a land developer on the picturesque South Carolina island drew support from Snoop Dogg, Kyrie Irving and Tyler Perry, among others.
Josephine Wright, 93, is fighting to stay on the South Carolina island where many Black families have been priced out. Snoop Dogg and Kyrie Irving have chipped in to help cover her legal costs.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, we asked the poet and author Mahogany L. Browne to write a love letter to the genre, composed entirely of lyrics both beloved and obscure.