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Obasi Shaw '17 submitted Harvard's first rap thesis, "Liminal Minds," which combines elements of Middle English poetry with issues of racial identity in America. “[African-Americans are] free, but the effects of slavery still exist," says Shaw. "Each song is an exploration of that state between slavery and freedom.”⠀ ⠀ After graduation, Shaw will move to Seattle for a one-year internship in software engineering. As for rap, he’ll keep it as a treasured hobby. “Rap is a genre in which I can say everything I want to say,” Shaw said. “I’ve been writing in different capacities, but I never felt that I found my art form until I started rapping.”⠀ ⠀ #Harvard #Harvard17
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  • harvardObasi Shaw '17 submitted Harvard's first rap thesis, "Liminal Minds," which combines elements of Middle English poetry with issues of racial identity in America. “[African-Americans are] free, but the effects of slavery still exist," says Shaw. "Each song is an exploration of that state between slavery and freedom.”⠀
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    After graduation, Shaw will move to Seattle for a one-year internship in software engineering. As for rap, he’ll keep it as a treasured hobby. “Rap is a genre in which I can say everything I want to say,” Shaw said. “I’ve been writing in different capacities, but I never felt that I found my art form until I started rapping.”⠀
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    #Harvard #Harvard17

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  • kobe1shinobiWe don't need Harvard's stamp of approval to legitimize our culture; we got Tupac.
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  • hivacu_Let me hear the thesis bruh bruh
  • philipgoffinetYou should repost the album using the Harvard SoundCloud profile - https://soundcloud.com/harvard
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  • sturgiogarciaBro I respect this so hard I swear. As a fellow rapper this just opened major lanes. Anybody with this movement let's work
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  • leeannduntonA phenomenal idea, and I'm so glad that both Harvard & the media are celebrating this! (Seen on BBC News)
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