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The turbulence and violence of the late 1980s pushed hip-hop away from its party music roots, giving birth to a new subgenre: conscious rap. Groups like and Public Enemy and artists like KRS-One became stars, creating music that emphasized pro-Black political messaging. But just as conscious rap was reaching its height, one song threatened to bring the whole movement crashing down.
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Attending a baseball game at Wolff Municipal Stadium is a memorable event. Each player on the Missions’ roster has a story, but in this chapter of the San Antonio Storybook we aren’t going to tell the story of the person who plays shortstop or first base. Instead, we’re going to tell the story of the person who plays the mascot.
The news to know for Monday, July 1st, 2019!
Today, what to know about President Trump's historic, last-minute meeting with North Korea's leader.
Plus: which state is now considered the sports betting capital of the country, the Army's plan for new tiny drones, and the top movie at the weekend box office...
Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!
Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you.
Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below...
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Historic North Korea Visit: AP, NBC News, CNN, NYT
China Trade Talks: Reuters, CNBC, Fox Business, NYT
Hong Kong Protest: The Guardian, Washington Post,
Public Safety Emergency: USA Today
NJ Sports Betting: Sports Illustrated, ESPN
World Cup: ESPN, CBS Sports
NBA: CBS Sports
Army’s Tiny Drones: The Verge
Apple’s Diabetes Monitor: CNBC, CNET
Weekend Box Office: Variety
Use our handy guide to determine which Chicago beaches are safe for swimming, and when to proceed with caution.
Use our handy guide to determine which Chicago beaches are safe for swimming, and when to proceed with caution.
Amanda Holmes reads Anne Sexton’s poem “Little Girl, My Stringbean, My Lovely Woman.” Have a suggestion for a poem? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.
This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch.
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The news to know for Friday, June 28th, 2019!
Today, what to know about President Trump's meetings at the G20 Summit, a U.S. Supreme Court ruling about the 2020 census, and Twitter's new rules for politicians.
Plus: WorldPride this weekend, NASA's new plan for moon rocks, and an update to Google Maps.
Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!
Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you.
Today's episode is brought to you by Ancestry.
Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned or see the sources below...
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Sources:
G20 Summit: The Hill, Washington Post, Politico, USA Today, NYT, AP, FOX News
Dem Debate Night 2: NBC News, WaPo, Newsweek, AP
Border Funding Vote: ABC News, AP
Citizenship Ruling: NYT, Fox News
Twitter's New Label: CNBC, Vox, CBS News
WorldPride: USA Today, Reuters
World Cup: Forbes, NBC Sports, CBS News
NASA Moon Rocks: AP
Google Maps Update: TechCrunch, The Verge
Amazon Counter: CNBC, Business Insider
Prime Day Concert: USA Today, Billboard, LA Times
John Green reviews Rock, Paper, Scissors and the little gray aliens that humans began imagining—or possibly seeing—in the early 20th century.