
For many households, “Do They Know It’s Christmas” is a holiday mainstay. Recorded to raise money for famine relief, it’s regarded as one of the finest episodes of pop music philanthropy. However, a few clicks past the headlines reveals a dark and disturbing underside. What did Band Aid’s money actually go towards, and how should we feel about the charity effort today?
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A big thank you to:
Dawit Wolde Giorgis
and Jeff Pearce