...Fran L. Lassiter The article outlines the use of contemporary hip-hop lyrics to access the literature of the Harlem Renaissance. Lassiter’s essay outlines a strategy for tracing the progression and evolution of African American political and social resistance in literature and music. Furthermore...

.... Further- more, Somers-­Willett (2009: 12) asserts, “As it has grown, the slam has seen an infusion of hip-­hop-­inspired performance, so much so that newcomers may mistakenly assume that the competition grew out of African American hip-­hop culture as opposed to its white, working-­class roots...

... Francisco in 1990, and the NPS continues to draw competitors from across the country every year that perform in both individual and group categories. Further- more, Somers-­Willett (2009: 12) asserts, “As it has grown, the slam has seen an infusion of hip-­hop-­inspired performance, so much so...

... (electronic OR print) for teachers wanting to introduce hip hop or African American visual rhetoric into the classroom? 6. Creativity! The MGE requires that you be creative about incorporating sources into your genres. Tasks 1. You will also provide an introduction/cover page (print...

... of Composition Studies . Carbondale: Southern Illinois University. Smoot, W. Scott. 2005 . “Composing History: Linking Community Stories in a Music-Drama-Documentary.” In Robbins and Dyer 2005 : 132 -42. Sobel, David. 2004 . Place-Based Education: Connecting Classrooms and Communities . Great...