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American Black Journal
Dr. Hasan Jeffries on hip hop’s history, political messages
Hip hop turns 50 this year. To celebrate, “American Black Journal” host Stephen Henderson talks with The Ohio State University Associate Professor of History Dr. Hasan Jeffries about his participation in the PBS “Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World” documentary, executive produced by Chuck D of Public Enemy, and the history of hip hop’s political messages.
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