When it opened, to widespread popularity and protest, 103 years ago this February, soundtrack albums were still a thing of the future. Although it sparked a wave of national protests led by the NAACP at the time, the film's monstrous portrayal of black America persisted, shaping the specter of race relations for the remainder of the 20th century. ![]() Griffith's Birth Of A Nation today for the lasting impact of its racist propaganda. ![]() Kendrick Lamar performs at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden in January.
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