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Under Siege
Explore the 1980s and the birth of Hip Hop as social commentary in the Reagan Era with the emergence of artists like Public Enemy, KRS-One, Ice-T, and NWA.
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The Police and Gangs Of Southern California
Police violence influences the Hip Hop sounds coming out of Southern California.
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 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.
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