POP/ROCK - July 20, 1988
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No matter what others may think, Kansas City, Mo., and Independence, Mo., are mighty glad that the occasionally controversial rap group Run-D.M.C. is around. The mayors of the two Missouri cities presented Run-D.M.C. the keys to their cities before the group performed there recently. The group is supporting the “Work Works” campaign sponsored by the National Alliance of Business and the National Assn. of Broadcasters. Darryl (D.M.C.) McDaniels said that after 19 stops on the group’s 70-city tour, 1,200 young people have found full-time jobs and 7,700 have enrolled in job training programs via the campaign, which the group plugs during shows.