Charis Kubrin is a professor of Criminology, Law and Society at the University of California, Irvine.

In this talk, she discusses how rap lyrics are increasingly used as evidence of crimes, and often are considered, themselves, a crime (i.e., a “terrorist threat”). She argues that rap lyrics are not inherently threatening, but people view them that way due to preconceived notions about rap and race.

She recently wrote a brief to the Supreme Court arguing that rap lyrics aren’t actual threats of physical harm.

What are your rights when taking photo and video of police and police encounters? Read this fact sheet from the ACLU of Pennsylvania, explaining your rights.

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