In that same article, Lamar told the Times he could see what the kids who were chanting his song in the streets were hearing. "Simple phrase," he said. "We gon' be alright. It's a chant of hope ...

The Songs of Hope Company is making its second appearance in concert at New Journey United Church of Christ Church in Hutchinson at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 21. “We brought them back because they ...