Culture Wars

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.

Hip Hop continues to establish itself in the 1990s, reflecting the social reality faced by many African Americans in disadvantaged communities ravaged by drugs, gangs, and crime. Featuring artists Warren G, journalist Soren Baker, historian Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries, and Leah Wright Rigeur.

Queen Latifah's feminist Hip Hop statement 'Ladies First' is released, making her an inspiration to women, especially Black women, and cements herself as a pioneer in Hip Hop. Featuring archival footage of Queen Latifah and Moni Love. Also includes new interviews with Monica Lynch of Tommy Boy Records, journalist Sway Calloway, and academic Dr. Kaye Whitehead.

As a result of a new crime bill during the Clinton administration, 1 in 3 Black males get caught up in the criminal justice system. Featuring interviews with Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries, author Nelson George, journalist Dr. Rosa Alicia Clemente, and Leah Wright Rigeur.