Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World

Chuck D from Public Enemy explores Hip Hop’s political awakening over the last 50 years.

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Episodes

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    Culture Wars

    Experience the 1990s and the unstoppable rise in the popularity of Hip Hop.
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    Under Siege

    Explore the 1980s and the birth of Hip Hop as social commentary.
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    The Foundation

    Discover the factors that led to the birth of Hip Hop and its first hit in 1982.

About Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World

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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    After Hurricane Katrina Hit, Hip Hop Stars Stepped Up: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    After Hurricane Katrina Hit, Hip Hop Stars Stepped Up

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    Episode 4 Preview

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    Hip Hop Artists Mobilize for Obama

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    90's Hip Hop Reflected Realities on the Street

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    The First Feminist Hip Hop Anthem

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    ‘Tough on Crime’ Bill Translates into Mass Incarceration

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    How Jesse Jackson’s ‘84 Run Empowered the Black Community: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    How Jesse Jackson’s ‘84 Run Empowered the Black Community

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    How Public Enemy's 'Fight The Power' Became an Anthem

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    The Police and Gangs Of Southern California

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