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History and Future of Hip-Hop in Seattle

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Saturday, May 22, 2021
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Professor Daudi Abe weaves together the dynamic stories of a uniquely Pacific Northwest community-based and multi-ethnic collaboration of rap, DJing, breaking, and graffiti in Emerald Street: A History of Hip Hop in Seattle. Learn about how Seattle hip-hop shaped our region’s politics, relationships between communities of color and law enforcement, the changing media scene, and youth outreach and educational programs, and how these shape the current and future scene for Seattle.

This free Wing Luke Museum program occurs via Zoom.