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fromLiterary Hub
2 weeks ago

How New York City's Radical Social Movements Gave Rise to Hip-Hop

DJ Scott La Rock's death marks hip-hop's first tragedy, intertwining cultural and social narratives within the Bronx.
The origins of hip-hop are deeply connected to activism and community-led health initiatives.
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Sean Combs Is Going To Have An Uphill Battle With Finding An Impartial Jury - Above the Law

The challenge for Combs’ defense will be ensuring jurors are impartial, amid his infamous history linked to high-profile murders and violent accusations.
NYC politics
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

At a Hip-Hop Landmark, a Fight Over Sidewalk Shed Art

Building owners in NYC are contesting fines over sidewalk shed artwork, arguing for artistic expression versus city regulations on advertising.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

VIP Records helped launch Snoop Dogg's career. Now the shop owner wants to build a museum

Kelvin Anderson Sr. built a makeshift recording studio in his Long Beach record store in the early 1990s, providing a creative outlet for local youth.
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