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ASALH: Association for the Study of African American Life and History

2 days ago

DJ Kool Herc, born Clive Campbell, is a Jamaican-American DJ widely recognized as the father of hip-hop. His innovative technique of isolating and extending the breakbeat—using two turntables to play the same record and switch between them—laid the foundation for breakdancing and rap. Beginning in the Bronx in the 1970s, Herc's block parties fostered a new cultural movement that provided a voice for marginalized Black youth, ultimately revolutionizing music, dance, and art. His contributions to hip-hop have solidified his place as a pivotal figure in Black history and the development of Black mus#ASALHA#KnowYourBlackHistorys#DJKoolHercl#BlackMusicMonthMonth ... See MoreSee Less

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ASALH: Association for the Study of African American Life and History

3 days ago

June 24th #crucialconvos featuring our very own EC member Anthony Cade IIJOIN US ON ZOOM!Meeting ID: 827 2975 7537Passcode: 116519Time: 7:30 PMETTheme: Changes in the American Landscapethrough Music and Arts ... See MoreSee Less

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ASALH: Association for the Study of African American Life and History

3 days ago

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ASALH: Association for the Study of African American Life and History

5 days ago

Registration is live for the 109th Annual ASALH Conference in Pittsburgh! 🎉 Consider it a Juneteenth present! Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate our history. See you there! Registration link in our bio!asalh.org/conference/registrati #asalh109L#pittsburghb#Juneteenthe#historyinthemakinga#asalhpittsburghburgh ... See MoreSee Less

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