Location
RU 2044
Summary
Hip-Hop has been a vehicle of consciousness, controversy, and change since its birth on August 11, 1973. In a society marred with violence, police brutality, drastic political change, xenophobia, and other societal ills where does Hip Hop stand in this storm of societal unrest? In the past, Hip-Hop was the voice for the young, marginalized, and disenfranchised. Dr. Tricia Rose (author of “Black Noise” and “Hip-Hop Wars”) stated that, “Hip-Hop can be a poetic force for a social movement”. Some skeptics feel Hip-Hop now represents the societal ills that the culture initially fought against. The purpose of this presentation is to examine hip-hop’s culture historical connection to social justice and its impact on the lives of the individuals who listen to it. In addition, connect people with the contemporary artists acting as vanguards of social development and change. Lastly, the presentation will inspire people to be social justice advocate to change their communities.
Start Date
4-8-2017 11:20 AM
End Date
4-8-2017 12:25 PM
Recommended Citation
Mack, Ronnie Jr., "Check the Rhyme: History of Social Justice in Hip Hop culture" (2017). The D.I.F. Conference. 4.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/dif/2017/2017/4
Check the Rhyme: History of Social Justice in Hip Hop culture
RU 2044
Hip-Hop has been a vehicle of consciousness, controversy, and change since its birth on August 11, 1973. In a society marred with violence, police brutality, drastic political change, xenophobia, and other societal ills where does Hip Hop stand in this storm of societal unrest? In the past, Hip-Hop was the voice for the young, marginalized, and disenfranchised. Dr. Tricia Rose (author of “Black Noise” and “Hip-Hop Wars”) stated that, “Hip-Hop can be a poetic force for a social movement”. Some skeptics feel Hip-Hop now represents the societal ills that the culture initially fought against. The purpose of this presentation is to examine hip-hop’s culture historical connection to social justice and its impact on the lives of the individuals who listen to it. In addition, connect people with the contemporary artists acting as vanguards of social development and change. Lastly, the presentation will inspire people to be social justice advocate to change their communities.
