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Build. Respect. Represent.
 February 2011
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Interview: Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Interview with Du Bois Institute Director Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Back Off: "Let's Conversate for a Few"
 

Back Off

This introduces a new opinion column to the Hiphop Archive Newsletter from the director, Marcyliena Morgan.   The purpose is to critique events and issues directly related to Hiphop and youth.  We will invite occasional guest columnists to weigh in as well. 

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Hiphop Loves You
 
Hiphop Loves You
February 14 is just around the corner. Here is a Valentine Hiphop Playlist from the HHA.

 

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The Anthology of Rap Recap

Take a Look at the HHA's event centered around the recently released Anthology of Hiphop Lyrics.

Click Here for Recap Page


2010 Artist Profiles
 
Jay Z and Lupe
If you missed them before, click the links below to see artist profiles done by HHA student staff members.

Click The Links Below:

Jay-Z Profile

 

Lupe Fiasco Profile


What's Going On
@ Du Bois


W. E. B. Du Bois Institute
at Harvard University

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The Anthology of Rap Panel
The Anthology of Rap Author Meets The Critics Panel
(from left: Adam Bradley, Andrew DuBois, Jamaica Kincaid,
Emmett Price, and Cheryl Keyes)

 "On To The Next One"

Happy New Year We look forward to building with you in 2011.

This issue of the Hiphop Archive Newsletter will feature Archive's artist profiles and events from 2010 as well as a look ahead to what is in store for the new year.

Build. Respect. Represent.

Prof. Marcyliena Morgan, Director


Universal Zulu Nation Anniversary
United Zulu Nation
The story of Afrika Bambaataa's founding of the UZN, explains Hiphop's genesis in past social movements as well as its influence on new social movements. Bambaataa, inspired by a number of black liberation movement art and cultural history, reformed gangs in the Bronx to unite and work for political causes as well as social service... (Read More)

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 Preview - Hiphop After School
Students at Hiphop ArchiveHiphop After School is dedicated to exploring Hiphop within the realm of education. This site features lesson plans, college syllabi, scholarly articles and other resources for students, educators, and researchers. In gathering these sources, we have tried to cover a wide range of opinions and standpoints... (Read More)

The Hiphop Archive Newsletter is distributed six times a year. It provides information about what is going on at the Archive and on our website.

Please make sure to check www.hiphoparchive.org frequently and participate in our blog called the Circle.  We will be back with all new features, profiles, and surveys.

- Alvin Benjamin Carter III, Editor


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