Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World

Culture Wars

Experience the 1990s during the Clinton years and the unstoppable rise in popularity of Hip Hop, which becomes a force that is attacked by all sides of the political establishment.

Culture Wars

54m 35s

Experience the 1990s during the Clinton years and the unstoppable rise in popularity of Hip Hop, which becomes a force that is attacked by all sides of the political establishment.

Previews + Extras

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    Episode 3 Preview

    S1 E3 - 30s

    Experience the 1990s during the Clinton years and the unstoppable rise in popularity of Hip Hop, which becomes a force that is attacked by all sides of the political establishment.

  • 90's Hip Hop Reflected Realities on the Street: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    90's Hip Hop Reflected Realities on the Street

    S1 E3 - 2m 10s

    Hip Hop continues to establish itself in the 1990s, reflecting the social reality faced by many African Americans in disadvantaged communities ravaged by drugs, gangs, and crime. Featuring artists Warren G, journalist Soren Baker, historian Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries, and Leah Wright Rigeur.

  • ‘Tough on Crime’ Bill Translates into Mass Incarceration: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    ‘Tough on Crime’ Bill Translates into Mass Incarceration

    S1 E3 - 4m 58s

    As a result of a new crime bill during the Clinton administration, 1 in 3 Black males get caught up in the criminal justice system. Featuring interviews with Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries, author Nelson George, journalist Dr. Rosa Alicia Clemente, and Leah Wright Rigeur.

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