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Between the Scenes - Tressie McMillan Cottom on How Racism and Celebrity Worship Aided R. Kelly

Season 24 E 49 • 01/17/2019

Tressie McMillan Cottom argues R. Kelly avoided scrutiny for his alleged sexual misconduct due to his celebrity status and societal perceptions of black girls' sexuality.

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