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How to Turn a Slur Into a Symbol (Simon Tam)

How to Turn a Slur Into a Symbol (Simon Tam)

Update: 2025-07-31

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Simon Tam shares how naming his band “The Slants” launched him into a decade-long legal battle over identity, free speech, and what it means to reclaim power. He and Amanda explore why owning the narrative is a form of resistance and what happens when activism becomes art—and vice versa.

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How to Turn a Slur Into a Symbol (Simon Tam)

How to Turn a Slur Into a Symbol (Simon Tam)

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