Fight The Power: How Hip Hop Changed The World

This four-part social history series will explore the history of Black America. A story largely passed over by traditional historians, this incredible narrative of struggle, triumph and resistance will be brought to life through the lens of an art form that has chronicled the emotions, experiences and expression of Black Americans like none other: rap. In the aftermath of the tragic death of George Floyd, these perspectives and this story is more important than ever. Rap is key to understanding racial injustice in the post-Civil Rights era and by focusing our story around its unstoppable rise we'll confront some of today's most pressing questions. Up to now, we've only ever heard one side of the story. This is the series that changes that.

Sun, Feb 15 10:00 P.M. The Foundation     NH World (11.3)

Discover the factors that led to the birth of Hip Hop and its first socially conscious hit The Message by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five in 1982.

Sun, Feb 15 11:00 P.M. Under Siege     NH World (11.3)

Explore the 1980s and the birth of Hip Hop as social commentary in the Reagan Era with the emergence of artists like Public Enemy, KRS-One, Ice-T, and NWA.

Mon, Feb 16 2:00 A.M. The Foundation     NH World (11.3)

Discover the factors that led to the birth of Hip Hop and its first socially conscious hit The Message by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five in 1982.

Mon, Feb 16 3:00 A.M. Under Siege     NH World (11.3)

Explore the 1980s and the birth of Hip Hop as social commentary in the Reagan Era with the emergence of artists like Public Enemy, KRS-One, Ice-T, and NWA.

Mon, Feb 16 10:00 A.M. The Foundation     NH World (11.3)

Discover the factors that led to the birth of Hip Hop and its first socially conscious hit The Message by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five in 1982.

Mon, Feb 16 11:00 A.M. Under Siege     NH World (11.3)

Explore the 1980s and the birth of Hip Hop as social commentary in the Reagan Era with the emergence of artists like Public Enemy, KRS-One, Ice-T, and NWA.

Sun, Feb 22 10:00 P.M. Culture Wars     NH World (11.3)

Experience the 1990s during the Clinton years and the unstoppable rise in popularity of Hip Hop, which becomes a force that is attacked by all sides of the political establishment.

Sun, Feb 22 11:00 P.M. Still Fighting     NH World (11.3)

Follow the evolution of Hip Hop as its artists turn into multimillionaires and successful entrepreneurs.

Mon, Feb 23 2:00 A.M. Culture Wars     NH World (11.3)

Experience the 1990s during the Clinton years and the unstoppable rise in popularity of Hip Hop, which becomes a force that is attacked by all sides of the political establishment.

Mon, Feb 23 3:00 A.M. Still Fighting     NH World (11.3)

Follow the evolution of Hip Hop as its artists turn into multimillionaires and successful entrepreneurs.

Mon, Feb 23 10:00 A.M. Culture Wars     NH World (11.3)

Experience the 1990s during the Clinton years and the unstoppable rise in popularity of Hip Hop, which becomes a force that is attacked by all sides of the political establishment.

Mon, Feb 23 11:00 A.M. Still Fighting     NH World (11.3)

Follow the evolution of Hip Hop as its artists turn into multimillionaires and successful entrepreneurs.


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