The Birth Of Hip Hop

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  The First Socially Conscious Hip Hop Hit

  'The Message' speaks to how people are living.

  3:05
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  90's Hip Hop Reflected Realities on the Street

  Many fans and musicians saw 90's Hip Hop as a reflection of reality.

  2:10
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  ‘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.

  4:58
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  The First Feminist Hip Hop Anthem

  Queen Latifah emerges as a Hip Hop pioneer with her release of 'Ladies First.'

  2:05
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  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.

  2:29
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  Episode 2 Preview

  Explore the 1980s and the birth of Hip Hop as social commentary.

  0:30
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  Hip Hop Artists Mobilize for Obama

  Examines Hip Hop community's role in electing Barack Obama to President of the United Stat

  3:20
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  After Hurricane Katrina Hit, Hip Hop Stars Stepped Up

  Hip Hop artists step up to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina.

  2:40
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  Episode 4 Preview

  From successful artists to changing history, follow the global evolution of Hip Hop.

  0:30
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  Episode 3 Preview

  Experience the 1990s and the unstoppable rise in the popularity of Hip Hop.

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