Word on the Street: Hip-hop moguls as advocates
Famous members of the hip-hop community including Jay Z, Russell Simmons and Common are pushing for changes within New York's criminal justice system. Simmons and Jay Z went so far as to discuss their
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Dec 12, 2014, 3:33 AM
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Famous members of the hip-hop community including Jay Z, Russell Simmons and Common are pushing for changes within New York's criminal justice system.
Simmons and Jay Z went so far as to discuss their ideas with Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
News 12 Brooklyn hit the street to find out if residents think their advocacy will have an impact.
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