Soundtrack by Jason Reynolds Norton graduations

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Not destiny

A dancing whipsnake flick its tongue

What makes us human will ensure our relevance

Soundtrack by Jason Reynolds Norton graduationsStuy Grey plays the drums, just like his mom, a founding member of the all black punk band the Bed Stuy Magic Dusters. He teaches himself by watching videos of tap dancers. Now he's left home, estranged from his mom and her abusive boyfriend. He's camping out with his uncle on the Lower East Side. His landlord, Dunks, has chops: He shreds on only five strings. Add Alexis on bass guitar and Keith on horn: These teens are a band, busking in New York