Donovan X. Ramsey

Donovan X. Ramsey’s writing explores identity, culture, and power in America. He is the author of “When Crack Was King: A People’s History of a Misunderstood Era” and “Had Happened,” a weekly newsletter. His reporting and commentary have appeared in The Atlantic, GQ, The New York Times, and beyond.


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Hip Hop Belongs at the Table — When Understood as an Ingredient

When fine dining misreads Hip Hop, it becomes a vibe without a vocabulary. But in the right hands, it can…

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