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Wise Intelligent on Hip Hop’s Oppression

The revolution will not be televised, but the revolting will be idolized.
Mother Hip Hop is calling for her children, but something has rendered their screaming voices speechless. In this video, Wise Intelligent of the ’90s hip hop trio, Poor Righteous Teachers, schools us on the music industry’s exploitation of the African-American experience.


Martha Cooper’s “The Hip Hop Files”

As fate would have it, New York Post photographer Martha Cooper stumbled upon a young artist in the late ’70s who opened her eyes to a stunning new form of expression. What began as simple curiosity evolved into the extensive documentation of a global phenomenon. Here, Current TV user ThomasGreen tells the story of how [...]


The Top 5 Movies You Should See…Now

The trailers for this year’s summer blockbusters are already getting us geared up for popcorn in front the big screen, but honestly…screw the big screen. These five obscure films have enough plot twists, romance, and stunning visuals to keep you entertained all summer long.

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Combine a great story with stunning visuals, and you generally [...]


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