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Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World
The First Socially Conscious Hip Hop Hit
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The Birth Of Hip Hop
Examines the four cultures brought together by DJ Kool Herc to create Hip Hop.
Examines the four cultures brought together by DJ Kool Herc to create Hip Hop.
The Police and Gangs Of Southern California
Police violence influences the Hip Hop sounds coming out of Southern California.
Police violence influences the Hip Hop sounds coming out of Southern California.
Where the Spirit of Hip Hop Originated
The deaths of JFK, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr. and the Vietnam War shape the nation.
The deaths of JFK, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr. and the Vietnam War shape the nation.
Producers Chuck D and Lorrie Boula on Hip Hop Turning 50
Executive Producers Chuck D and Lorrie Boula discuss Hip Hop's impact.
Executive Producers Chuck D and Lorrie Boula discuss Hip Hop's impact.
After Hurricane Katrina Hit, Hip Hop Stars Stepped Up
Hip Hop artists step up to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Hip Hop artists step up to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina.
How Jesse Jackson’s ‘84 Run Empowered the Black Community
The 1980s was a time of urban decay, but also saw an expansion of the Black middle class.
The 1980s was a time of urban decay, but also saw an expansion of the Black middle class.
‘Tough on Crime’ Bill Translates into Mass Incarceration
1 in 3 Black males get caught up in the criminal justice system after the bill passes.
1 in 3 Black males get caught up in the criminal justice system after the bill passes.
90's Hip Hop Reflected Realities on the Street
Many fans and musicians saw 90's Hip Hop as a reflection of reality.
Many fans and musicians saw 90's Hip Hop as a reflection of reality.
The First Socially Conscious Hip Hop Hit
'The Message' speaks to how people are living.
'The Message' speaks to how people are living.
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Explore the 1980s and the birth of Hip Hop as social commentary.
Explore the 1980s and the birth of Hip Hop as social commentary.
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From successful artists to changing history, follow the global evolution of Hip Hop.
From successful artists to changing history, follow the global evolution of Hip Hop.
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Experience the 1990s and the unstoppable rise in the popularity of Hip Hop.
Experience the 1990s and the unstoppable rise in the popularity of Hip Hop.
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Chuck D from Public Enemy explores Hip Hop's political awakening over the last 50 years.
Chuck D from Public Enemy explores Hip Hop's political awakening over the last 50 years.