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November 30, 2012 at 8:08 AM
KING 5: Mich. teacher suspended for playing Macklemore song in class
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KING 5 News
A Michigan teacher was suspended for playing her students a song that supports same sex marriage by Seattle rapper Macklemore.
The song is called “Same Love,” which follows the struggle of a gay man from birth until his death.
Here’s a link to KING’s story, which is based on a story by a WJBK television news report. KING’s story includes a response by Macklemore.
Listen to “Same Love” (Warning: sexual slur), provided on KING’s site.
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