One of the most critical aspects of these stories and poetic words is in fact the indication of struggle. ... Hip-hop is primarily the voice of black urban youth, and thus acts somewhat of a barometer for the state of every critical contention in American society. ... Since so much of black culture is intertwined in hip-hop, both old and new representations alike, it is an important source of pride, esteem and escape for the black community. ... Hip-hop has always been committed to the others as Toni Morrison declares, " what unifies hip-hop throughout the world is its emergence from the...

• Word Count: 1971
• Approx Pages: 8
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate