A History of the Presidents of Howard University
Howard University's past presidents represent different eras in the university's history.
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1990s: Tha Golden Era
In the ’90s, hip-hop spread its wings – geographically, culturally, academically, and politically.
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2020s: Still Roaring
As we celebrate hip-hop at 50, Howard reflects on the genre’s current presence and its future potential.
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2010s: Freedom of Expression – or Lack Thereof
In the digital age, women determine their own role with their own words. But the courts do the same with other lyrics.
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2000s: Hip-hop Harnesses Political Power and the World Wide Web
As hip-hop entered the digital age, it found a whole new way to empower the music industry – and the nation.
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1980s: Breaking All the Rules
As hip-hop culture entered the mainstream, it did so with flair, carving out an identity that would make it impossible to ignore.
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1973: The Birth of a Phenomenon
As immigrants settle in New York, a new era of Black music begins.