Sidney Madden

host of NPR’s Louder Than A Riot

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“Louder Than A Riot” explores racism and sexism against Black women in hip-hop culture.

‘Louder Than A Riot’ unpacks ‘misogynoir’ in modern hip-hop

“Louder Than A Riot” explores racism and sexism against Black women in hip-hop culture.

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