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In We Gon' Be Alright, Jeff Chang uses a series of essays to examine the entanglement of hip-hop culture with race, identity, and diversity in America. He critiques the modern conceptions of "diversity," highlights the systemic inequality and ideological oppression, and analyzes key social moments like the Ferguson shooting. Chang's essays explore the impact of inequality on everyone, the implications of free speech and hate speech, the domination of the entertainment industry by liberal elites, the national reaction to Michael Brown's death, the unique experiences of Asian Americans, and the concept of grace. Sensitive topics include racism, police violence, and hate speech.