hip-hop culture

Discusses the connections between Hip Hop music, civil rights, and other forms of music.

"Selections address the history of hip-hop, identity politics of the "hip-hop nation, " debates of "street authenticity, " social movements and activism, aesthetics, technologies of production, hip-hop as a cultural industry, and much more"--Back cover.

"Merging real stories with theory, research, and practice, a prominent scholar offers a new approach to teaching and learning for every stakeholder in urban education. Drawing on his own experience of feeling undervalued and invisible in science classrooms as a young man of color, Christopher Emdin offers a new lens on and approach to teaching in urban schools. Putting forth his theory of Reality Pedagogy, Emdin provides practical tools to unleash the brilliance and eagerness of youth and educators alike--both of whom have been typecast and stymied by outdated modes of thinking about urban education, [and] demonstrates the importance of creating a family structure and building communities within the classroom, using culturally relevant strategies like hip-hop music and call-and-response, and connecting the experiences of urban youth to indigenous populations globally"--Provided by publisher.

"Follow a little girl as she moves, swings, and grooves her way through her bedtime routine, dancing all the while, until she finally closes her eyes and dances through her dreams"--Provided by publisher.

"Merging real stories with theory, research, and practice, a prominent scholar offers a new approach to teaching and learning for every stakeholder in urban education. Drawing on his own experience of feeling undervalued and invisible in science classrooms as a young man of color, Christopher Emdin offers a new lens on and approach to teaching in urban schools. Putting forth his theory of Reality Pedagogy, Emdin provides practical tools to unleash the brilliance and eagerness of youth and educators alike--both of whom have been typecast and stymied by outdated modes of thinking about urban education, [and] demonstrates the importance of creating a family structure and building communities within the classroom, using culturally relevant strategies like hip-hop music and call-and-response, and connecting the experiences of urban youth to indigenous populations globally"--Provided by publisher.

Shares the history of hip-hop and discusses its influence on popular culture.

A biography of rapper Nicki Minaj.

Examines youth activism that addresses the persistent inequalities that affect young people of color.

Describes various aspects of hip-hop culture, including DJing, MCing, breakdancing, and graffiti.

A collection of portraits of the rap and hip hop artists by the famed photographer Janette Beckman that were taken between 1982 and 1990.