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70. 50 Years of Hip Hop

Fifty years ago in an apartment in the South Bronx a teen DJ threw a back-to-school birthday party where he dropped electrifying breakbeats and hip hop was born. Since then, this grassroots musical revolution rapidly turned into a global social and cultural phenomenon. Hip hop scholar, Halifu Osumare, tells us about the roots and evolution of hip hop and its influence as a powerful genre that expresses the voice of youth. Then visit the South Bronx — home of the New York Yankees, an authentic Little Italy, the largest park in New York City, and the birthplace of hip hop.

Gloria Partida advocates for political change

This week, the News Cycle focuses on an interview with the previous mayor and current city council member on her story and her impact on creating the Phoenix Coalition.  The News Cycle also focuses on how second-semester stress affects students, as well as students not having a choice when it comes to the bell schedule.  Interview by Maria Anderson, package by Jackson Chelius, and an audio editorial by Noah Meyer.

Produced by Maria Anderson and Naneh Grigor.  Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez.

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