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Hip-Hop and Social Justice: Rhymes of Resistance

by Monica B. Morall-Baker

Hip-hop as a voice for justice

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Hip-hop as a voice for justice

Tracing hip-hop’s role in social justice, this nonfiction book connects protest music from the Civil Rights Movement with anthems associated with Black Lives Matter. It also looks at how the genre has been used in education and advocacy, and introduces messengers including Queen Latifah and Kendrick Lamar. The subject brings together music history and collective action, showing how hip-hop can express dissatisfaction with social conditions and call for change.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young readers interested in rap and hip-hop history
  • Readers exploring music’s connections to social justice and advocacy
  • Readers curious about artists such as Queen Latifah and Kendrick Lamar

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Hip-hop and protestSocial justiceEducation and advocacyCollective action

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Book overview

People have long used hip-hop as a way to identify and express their dissatisfaction over issues in society. From protest songs during the Civil Rights Movement to anthems for justice during the Black Lives Matter movement, hip-hop unifies people, urges them to take action, and seeks to end oppression. Discover hip-hop's history in social justice, education, and advocacy, and learn more about the messengers of these movements, from Queen Latifah to Kendrick Lamar.

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