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How Does Hip-Hop Affect The Civil Rights Movement?

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Just like an amplifier strengthens music signals to the level where they can be played on a speaker, hip-hop amplifies otherwise ignored voices in the African-American community to the level where they can be heard throughout the United States. Hip-hop is a music genre, originating in the Bronx in the 1970’s, that has rapidly popularized over time. Beyond the rhythmic beats and vocals, the music serves as a platform to address social issues, particularly those of the African American community; however, the genre is also a platform for those of other marginalized groups, such as indigenous and Hispanic communities. Themes of racial inequality that aligned with the goals of the Civil Rights Movement, an effort to end racial segregation and discrimination during …show more content…

American identity is finding individuality, shared morals, and culture through awareness and community; this is prevalent in the hip-hop genre as a result of the platform and lyrics used to alter the public’s perception of the Civil Rights Movement. This paper delves into hip-hop's pivotal role in amplifying marginalized voices and shaping perceptions of the Civil Rights Movement. It examines the genre's function as a platform for empowerment and expression, its capacity to address systemic injustices through lyricism, and its transformative impact on cultural identity and social consciousness. Hip hop emerged in the late 1970s, during a time of economic struggle and social change. The genre began in the South Bronx as a way for young people to express themselves creatively in tough times. Facing poverty, crime and limited opportunities, they turned to music, dance, and art to share their stories and find a sense of belonging and

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