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How Jesse Jackson’s ‘84 Run Empowered the Black Community

How Jesse Jackson’s ‘84 Run Empowered the Black Community

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The Police and Gangs Of Southern California

The Police and Gangs Of Southern California

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‘Tough on Crime’ Bill Translates into Mass Incarceration

‘Tough on Crime’ Bill Translates into Mass Incarceration

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90's Hip Hop Reflected Realities on the Street

90's Hip Hop Reflected Realities on the Street

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After Hurricane Katrina Hit, Hip Hop Stars Stepped Up

After Hurricane Katrina Hit, Hip Hop Stars Stepped Up

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The Foundation

The Foundation

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Under Siege

Under Siege

Season 1 Episode 2
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Culture Wars

Culture Wars

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Season 1 Episode 4
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Episode 5: The Calling

The Calling

Season 4 Episode 5
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When Whales Could Walk

When Whales Could Walk

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Tuberculosis: The Forgotten Plague

Tuberculosis: The Forgotten Plague

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Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World

The First Socially Conscious Hip Hop Hit

Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five's hit 'The Message' spoke to how people were truly living and feeling. Melle Mel gives background to the lyrics he rapped in the song.