This is a presidential election year. While that means that Americans are subjected to a torrent of political ads, it also means we can reflect on our democracy. This reflection is important because there are many country’s whose citizens cannot chose their leaders.     

When I attended Terry Sanford High School, I remember that my classmates and I stayed up to date on J. Cole’s music. Whether it was mixtapes, freestyles, or just verses, it seemed as though we …