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Rapper Common discusses artistry and activism

Pitt Program Council and Black Action Society hosted Common, also known as Lonnie Lynn, for a moderated Q & A on Tuesday evening in the William Pitt Union Assembly Room. The evening covered much of Common’s diverse artistic background, with Lynn discussing his journey to become a rapper and later breaking into the acting world. Common ended the evening with words of wisdom on finding oneself and mental health.

Common speaks on Tuesday evening in the William Pitt Union Assembly Room. (Evan Fuccio | Staff Photographer)
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