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Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World
Chuck D from Public Enemy explores Hip Hop's political awakening over the last 50 years.
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Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World
Producers Chuck D and Lorrie Boula on Hip Hop Turning 50
Executive Producers Chuck D and Lorrie Boula discuss Hip Hop's impact.
Producers Chuck D and Lorrie Boula on Hip Hop Turning 50

Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World
Hip Hop Artists Mobilize for Obama
Examines Hip Hop community's role in electing Barack Obama to President of the United Stat
Hip Hop Artists Mobilize for Obama

Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World
From successful artists to changing history, follow the global evolution of Hip Hop.
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After Hurricane Katrina Hit, Hip Hop Stars Stepped Up
Hip Hop artists step up to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina.
After Hurricane Katrina Hit, Hip Hop Stars Stepped Up

Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World
‘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.
‘Tough on Crime’ Bill Translates into Mass Incarceration

Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World
The First Feminist Hip Hop Anthem
Queen Latifah emerges as a Hip Hop pioneer with her release of 'Ladies First.'
The First Feminist Hip Hop Anthem

Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World
Experience the 1990s and the unstoppable rise in the popularity of Hip Hop.
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Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World
90's Hip Hop Reflected Realities on the Street
Many fans and musicians saw 90's Hip Hop as a reflection of reality.
90's Hip Hop Reflected Realities on the Street

Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World
The Police and Gangs Of Southern California
Police violence influences the Hip Hop sounds coming out of Southern California.
The Police and Gangs Of Southern California

Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World
How Public Enemy's 'Fight The Power' Became an Anthem
Spike Lee finds the anthem for his new film with Public Enemy in 'Fight the Power.'
How Public Enemy's 'Fight The Power' Became an Anthem

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.
How Jesse Jackson’s ‘84 Run Empowered the Black Community

Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World
Explore the 1980s and the birth of Hip Hop as social commentary.
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Where the Spirit of Hip Hop Originated
The deaths of JFK, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr. and the Vietnam War shape the nation.
Where the Spirit of Hip Hop Originated

Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World
The First Socially Conscious Hip Hop Hit
'The Message' speaks to how people are living.
The First Socially Conscious Hip Hop Hit

Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World
Examines the four cultures brought together by DJ Kool Herc to create Hip Hop.