'Stop and Frisk': MC Grizz and Akil B. Strange--from 'American Secrets: New York City' (curated by Kiese Laymon)

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"American Secrets: New York City" is an audiovisual attempt at reckoning with Stop and Frisk, gentrification, and coming of age New York City by three young American artists (two emcees, one graphic designer) and their Mayor.

Contributing editor, Kiese Laymon, is expanding the "True Stories" series to include "American Secrets," creative, well-executed, audiovisual stories rooted in place, movement and identity. Please send suggestions to saturdays@gawker.com or kiese@gawker.com.