This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support!
In this episode, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip hop and explore its impact on the world with special guests Rosa Clemente, an award-winning organizer, journalist, and historian, and Chuck D, leader and co-founder of the legendary group Public Enemy. We discuss the origins of hip hop in the Bronx, its influence on politics, activism, music, art, dance, and fashion, and how it has changed the world. We delve into the urgent need to address the growing issue of violence in black neighborhoods during the 1980s, the importance of cultural media in connecting people, and the power of information in shaping the future. Join us as we reflect on hip hop's 50th anniversary and consider the potential lessons to be learned from the culture and its influence on movements like Black Lives Matter. Don't miss this engaging and insightful conversation!
“‘How [Hip Hop] changed the world?’ That's the tunnels and the roads that came out of the art form. How it got filled with the content to be able to make somebody think differently is the story of the execution and the elocution of rappers, DJs, break dancers, graffiti artists and activists.” - Chuck D
“Women continue to be erased, trans people continue [to be erased], LGBTQ people continue to be erased . . . Hip hop is critiqued solely as the place where these things happen. No, they're happening from the White House all over the world.” - Rosa Clemente
Guests:
Rosa Clemente: Independent Journalist & 2008 Green Party VP Candidate
Chuck D: Hip Hop Pioneer, Activist & Co-Founder, Public Enemy
Full Show Notes are located HERE. They include related episodes, articles, and more to dive deeper.
Music In the Middle: Public Enemy’s “Bring in the Noise” performed by Brown-Out, from their album Fear of a Brown Planet, released on Fat Beats Records. Additional music included 'Steppin' by Podington Bear.
Chapters:
(0:00:03) - Fight the Power
(0:14:58) - Exploring Hip Hop and Social Change
Chapter Summaries:
(0:00:03) - Fight the Power (15 Minutes)
In this episode, we explore the impact of hip hop on the world as it celebrates its 50th anniversary, with guests Rosa Clemente, an award-winning organizer, journalist, and historian, and Chuck D, leader and co-founder of the legendary group Public Enemy. We discuss the origins of hip hop in the Bronx, its influence on politics, activism, music, art, dance, and fashion, and how it has changed the world.
(0:14:58) - Exploring Hip Hop and Social Change (14 Minutes)
In this discussion, we delve into the urgent need to address the growing issue of violence in black neighborhoods during the 1980s, as well as the role of hip hop in raising awareness and sparking change. The conversation also touches on the importance of cultural media in connecting people and the power of information in shaping the future. As we reflect on hip hop's 50th anniversary, we consider the potential lessons to be learned from the culture and its influence on movements like Black Lives Matter.
Shownotes created by https://podium.page
The Laura Flanders Show Crew: Laura Flanders, Sabrina Artel, David Neuman, Nat Needham, Rory O'Conner, Janet Hernandez, Sarah Miller and Jeannie Hopper
FOLLOW The Laura Flanders Show
Twitter: twitter.com/thelfshow
TikTok: tiktok.com/@thelfshow
Facebook: facebook.com/theLFshow
Instagram: instagram.com/thelfshow
YouTube: youtube.com/@thelfshow
ACCESSIBILITY - The broadcast edition of this episode is available with closed captioned by clicking here for our YouTube Channel