50 greatest moments in hip-hop history - Los Angeles Times
As hip-hop celebrates its 50th anniversary on Aug. 11, The Times looks back at 50 moments that helped change the course of popular culture.
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'Afro Sheen' Visionaries George & Joan Johnson Built A Cosmetic Empire On A Path Less Traveled By
Pioneering husband and wife duo George and Joan Johnson created a path where there was none and left a legacy that reminds us that Black is beautiful.
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Shear Style - Canada's History
From press and curls to Afros and dreadlocks, Black hairstyling has undergone many twists and turns through the decades.
Source: canadashistory.ca
The Westside Dance Movement That Laid the Foundation for West Coast Hip-Hop
During the early 1980s, throwing parties was one of the most lucrative ways for people in the 'hood to make money. Learn more about Ultra Wave, a popular crew that animated the Westside of Los Angeles.
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No Longer Overlooked: Gregory Everett's Impact on Black Los Angeles
From his west side part series to his community work in the Crenshaw District, Gregory Everett has always been motivated by the larger perspective, but his impact stayed relatively underground. Learn more about this pivotal person in the Black L.A. community.
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In Every Era, Black Filmmakers of L.A. Struggle to Tell Their Stories
Filmmaking is not only a way to tell a story, but to preserve memory. In every era, Black filmmakers like Gregory Everett, Zeinabu irene Davis, Ava Duvernay and Issa Rae continue to use film as a medium to keep their stories alive.
Source: kcet.org