... the third type arise with the rise of X-Clan. (Henderson, 4) In the early 70's, nationalism developed from the collective ethos of the black community. The framework of hip-hop allowed a collective nationalist practice to flourish. Hip-hop was incubated in the community's house parties, public parks, housing projects, and local jams. They were often under the immediate influence of the dominant territorial gangs in ... they performed outside their own home base. One of these crews, the Casanova Crew, provided security for Flash. They had a reputation for brutality. (Henderson, 5) This mov...

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... The purpose of this paper is to analyze the tactics of mainstream media to create barriers for African American women and illustrate how the Hip-Hop community has combated their efforts and instilled a greater sense of pride in them. Anatomically Incorrect Full lips, wide hips, and ample behinds ... man", he feels that it is important to praise the beauty of African American women. "Where else do you see it other than in Hip-Hop?"10 Recognizing the need for clothing proportionate to distinct characteristics of women of color, Nelly has created Applebottoms Clothing.11 To promote his line,...

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... and accounts for 10 percent of the stops. White people wearing Similar clothes are rarely stopped (Barovick 43). The reality - if you are a youth in the inner city and dress hip-hop or walk with a little pride; the police "profile" you as a likely "gang-banger." If you are a 7 well-paid suburban professional, driving a luxury car, to the police you "fit the profile ... ...

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... , harsh mandatory sentences, and hard time. Wealth, and the political connections inherent to wealth, is the determining factor in deciding which system one gets. This is most obvious when wealthy hip-hop artists and athletes, many of them black, are charged with serious crimes. Class trumps race every time, even if the wealth is newly found. It has been said that America ... ...

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