I propose to combine specialized cultural knowledge derived from lived experience as a Hip Hop practitioner and pedagogical theory to synthesize a practical educational instrument for use with K-12 students. The design of this teaching instrument is i . . .

This research paper aims to explain how knowledge is presented and structured in representations of reality through Hip Hop discourse. It is through metaphors that emcees, in this case KRS-One, move themselves along the quality of space to increase th . . .

“Black power is giving power to people who have not had power to determine their destiny.” This quote was stated by Huey Newton, one of the co-founders of the Black Panther Party in 1966. During this time, the Black Panthers were mostly known for prot . . .

The abolition of capital punishment is among the reforms the Black Lives Matter movement has called for in response to what it calls "the war against Black people" and "Black communities" in the United States. Drawing on the large body of studies indi . . .

This dissertation examines the ambiguous copyright laws in America and how they affect artists. The work links early English pedagogy, primarily first year college students, and real-world applications of plagiarism and its consequences. By chroniclin . . .

Singer/rapper/actress Nicki Minaj (Onika Tanya Maraj) was the first woman with 4 simultaneous Top 10 hits on the R&B/Hip Hop charts. She has also dominated pop culture outside of Hip Hop, with her debut studio album peaking at #1 on the Billboard 200 . . .