Meek Mill

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N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Aug 9, 2019 2:23PM EDT

'Free Meek' Docuseries Illustrates Plight of Black Men in Criminal Justice System

The five-part series explores racial injustice in the judicial system through the all too common case of rapper Meek Mill.
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Tiarra Mukherjee  Mar 19, 2019 5:31PM EDT

ICYMI: Meek Mill's New Docuseries Has a Teaser Trailer

In “#FreeMeek,” the Philly rapper hero details his firsthand experience with the criminal justice system.
Meek Mill raises his arms in victory on stage during the 4th Annual TIDAL X: Brooklyn at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY on October 23, 2018.
Shani Saxon  Dec 28, 2018 10:30AM EST

Colorlines Favorites of 2018: Meek Mill Seeks Redemption on 'Championships'

The Colorlines team is sharing our favorite 2018 videos, books, hashtags, movies and more. Here, contributing writer Shani Saxon dives into why Meek Mill’s “Championships” was the year’s best album.
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Sameer Rao  Jun 25, 2018 11:30AM EDT

3 BET Awards Performances Worth Watching All Week

Forget the statues. The performances were the real winners. 
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Sameer Rao  Apr 25, 2018 5:24PM EDT

Meek Mill Pledges to Fight Criminal Injustice, Overturn Conviction After Release

“Although I’m blessed to have the resources to fight this unjust situation, I understand that many people of color across the country don’t have that luxury, and I plan to use my platform to shine a light on those issues.”
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Sameer Rao  Apr 16, 2018 1:59PM EDT

Activists and Elected Officials Rally in Philadelphia to #FreeMeekMill

Criminal justice advocates continue in their quest to liberate the jailed rapper.
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Sameer Rao  Feb 8, 2018 10:55AM EST

Eagles Reader: Five Must-Read Articles on the Philly Team and Racial Justice

As Philadelphia prepares to celebrate the “wokest team” in the NFL’s Super Bowl win, here’s what you should be reading right now.
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Sameer Rao  Nov 17, 2017 4:42PM EST

READ: Jay-Z Demands Justice for Meek Mill in New Editorial

“What’s happening to Meek Mill is just one example of how our criminal justice system entraps and harasses hundreds of thousands of Black people every day.”
Aura Bogado  Jul 31, 2015 10:37AM EDT

This Website Lets You Cast Your Vote on the Drake-Meek Mill Beef

Is it weighing heavy on your caaanscience?
Sameer Rao  Jul 24, 2015 2:30PM EDT

Lupe Fiasco on Meek Mill - Drake Feud: Ghostwriting 'Will Always Be in Rap'

The rapper and entrepreneur weighed in on Meek Mill’s accusations that Drake doesn’t write his own rhymes with a two-part open letter about ghostwriting and the state of rap on his Instagram.