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From Pentecostal to Muslim to atheist, rapper breaks down religious barriers

April 30, 2013 Carmen Russell Podcast, Politics, Religion, Sex 00:19:57 0 Comments

From Zack Kopplin’s quest to improve the state of science education in the United States to the abuses of unchecked power as granted to the clergy, atheist rapper and musician Landon Tombstone Taylor has a lot to talk about—and more specifically rap about.

Host Jamila Bey spoke with Landon Tombstone Taylor to talk about his art, his thoughts, and frankly, the state of the world as he sees it.

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How a Louisiana Teenager Went Up Against His State Over Creationism

January 24, 2013 Carmen Russell Culture, Religion 00:17:38 0 Comments

Zack Kopplin, a former resident of the state of Louisiana, truly took it to heart when a teacher assigned him to do a project that would be a challenge to him. He decided to get the law that permits Creationism to be taught in schools repealed.

It’s been two years since, and Zack is still busy as ever—though now in college. Host Jamila Bey spoke with Kopplin to discuss his latest civic activism.