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Fight The Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World

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Chuck D of Public Enemy explores Hip Hop's political awakening over the last 50 years. With a host of rap stars and cultural commentators he tracks Hip Hop's socially conscious roots. From "The Message" to "Fight The Power 2020," he examines how Hip Hop has become "the Black CNN."

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Locally supported by Missouri Historical Society and Vintage Vinyl.

Episode Guide

The Foundation - 1/31/23
Discover the factors that led to the birth of Hip Hop and its first hit in 1982.

Under Siege - 2/14/23
Explore the 1980s and the birth of Hip Hop as social commentary.

Culture Wars - 2/21/23
Experience the 1990s and the unstoppable rise in the popularity of Hip Hop.

Still Fighting - 2/21/23
From successful artists to changing history, follow the global evolution of Hip Hop.

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