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Build. Respect. Represent.October 2012
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The national election date is Tuesday November 6 and things are getting heated!  Will you vote?  Do you even think your vote counts? Don't just sit there!.


 
Hiphop superstar Lupe Fiasco has established himself not only as one of the most intriguing and talented figures in the music game, but has also made it clear that he is extremely passionate about his polticial views and is not afraid to speak out about them.

 



 

    President?      
President Obama's engagement of the hiphop community throughout his 2008 campaign and reelection efforts has earned him the title of "First Hiphop President". The designation has been debated within political and social commentary.

 

Hiphop Sounds Off: Health Care & Taxes
In 2008, when Barack Obama emerged as the Democratic frontrunner, he was hailed as the "Hip Hop President" and endearingly named "B-Rock" by the hip-hop community. An outpouring of support from artists including Nas, Jay-Z, Ludacris, Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes, Jadakiss, will.i.am, Three 6 Mafia and Young Jeezy showed the hip-hop community working in a collaborative effort towards getting the first black "hip hop" president elected... (Read More)



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What's Going On         
@ Du Bois
   


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

Hiphop Archive Newsletter
 

Professor Marcyliena Morgan, Director
Timeline

 

Politics Collection
In this campaign season, the Hiphop Archive is showcasing our extensive collection of political texts, films, and paraphernalia. This collection, and more, is all available at the Hiphop Archive. 

  Click Here For The Collection Page

Hiphop & Political Satire              
As the hiphop community has increased its engagement with politics, it is only natural that they should extend this relationship to the arena of comedy. Hiphop themed satires and parodies have taken television and the internet by storm, entertaining us while critizing or supporting America's starring political figures. 

 



 


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