Jasiri X

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Jasiri X (born Jasiri Oronde Smith) is a Pittsburgh-based rapper and activist who gained attention for his 2007 song “Free the Jena 6.” He is a recipient of the Rauschenberg Artist as Activist award and founder of anti-violence group 1Hood. In 2016, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from the Chicago Theological Seminary.

Website: www.JasiriX.com

Twitter: @Jasiri_X

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