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Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World
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. Featuring Reverend Al Sharpton, Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries, and Public Enemy's Chuck D.
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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.
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Explore the 1980s and the birth of Hip Hop as social commentary.
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Discover the factors that led to the birth of Hip Hop and its first hit in 1982.