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Conference

Understanding the Real Meaning of Hip-hop

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  • Jessica Yang (Iowa State University)

Abstract

This session will overview hip-hop’s history and evolution. It will focus on how hip-hop has influenced the African American youth perspective and perception with its foundation within the Bronx, New York, African American community. We will look at the hip-hop movement and analyze why it is often portrayed negatively and has provided negative stereotypes for the African American youth.

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2010-03-05

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