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The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) celebrated the 5oth anniversary of hip hop on Aug. 14, with a tribute to the West Coast pioneers, leaders and innovators who shaped the genre. The Bring the Peace Movement organized the rally and ceremony where speakers paid homage to the honorees. | By Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) celebrated the 5oth anniversary of hip hop on Aug. 14, with a tribute to the West Coast pioneers...

By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media - The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) celebrated the 50th anniversary of hip hop on Aug. 14, with a tribute to the West Coast pioneers, leaders and innovators who shaped the genre.

From police brutality to artificial intelligence, hip-hop artists have been fueling discussions about issues politicians are still grappling with today.

From police brutality to artificial intelligence, hip-hop artists have been fueling discussions about issues politicians are still grappling with today.

Rolling Stone Mary Wilson’s Tireless Music Business Advocacy “She’d look you in the eyes, and your only response was ‘Yes ma’am,’” one lobbyist says of the late Motown legend’s efforts for artists’ rights By Jacquelyn Martin/AP It was Valentine’s Day of 2018 in Washington, D.C., and Mary Wilson was on a mission. Then 74 years old, the Supremes singer, outfitted in a glamorous red dress and very high heels, needed to convince the nation’s representatives and senators to vote yes on the CLASSICS Act, a proposed piece of legislation to support legacy artist...