The Black Community and Music

The Impact of the Black Community and Music during the 1980’s

Presenter: Kallista Grainger

Presenter Status: Undergraduate student

Academic Year: 20-21

Semester: Fall

Faculty Mentor: Sandra Moore

Department: American Multicultural Studies

Funding Source/Sponsor: SYRCE Symposium

Screenshot URL: https://drive.google.com/uc?id=19KQMSOex6q4hzAj58ITlgif2QBqm6meG

Abstract:
My presentation revolves around 1980's Rap, Hip-Hop, and Pop Music in Black communities. I focus heavily on how these genres, which were new at the time, had such a lasting impact on many groups of people, that have eventually carried through with us into 2020. Hope you enjoy.