"... If someone has legitimate concerns for their safety, we strongly encourage them to stay in communication with our department and share any information that may assist in the investigation,'' ...

The warnings were impossible to ignore. For over a year, armed groups in northern Colombia had posted flyers touting violent campaigns against members of the LGBTQ community.

Inspired by a new book tracing four pivotal years in the city’s history, hear a playlist of songs from the dawn of hip-hop that were swirling at the time.