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Black Past

Black Past: Public Enemy

For Students 9th - 10th
In this encyclopedia entry, you read about the rap group, Public Enemy, their songs, and the evolution of their message. There is a link to a website for more information.
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Kingwood Library: American Cultural History: 1990 1999: Fads and Fashions

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about fads and fashions during the 1990's.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Will Smith

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Will Smith, an American actor and musician whose charisma, clean-cut good looks, and quick wit helped him transition from rap music to a successful career in acting.
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A Woodcut Print of Famous White Minstrel t.d. Rice

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an NPR two-part report for the Travis Smiley Show explores the history of Blackface and it's impact on society both past and present. There are related stories on Hip-hop and Racial Harassment.
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Will Smith, Fresh Prince

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a biography of rapper/actor Will Smith (aka The Fresh Prince), among the first Grammy-winning rap artists.
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D.j. Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince (Will Smith)

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a biography of rapper/actor Will Smith (aka The Fresh Prince), among the first Grammy-winning rap artists.
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Will Smith

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a biography of rapper/actor Will Smith (aka The Fresh Prince), among the first Grammy-winning rap artists.

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