1973: The Birth of a Phenomenon
As immigrants settle in New York, a new era of Black music begins.
Fall 2023
Letter from the Editor
This was made from the pride of the Howard University community. It was a commitment to telling our side of every story; an undying love for hip-hop that contextualizes how Black talent, innovation, and domination in pop culture are commonly used to paint the worldwide canvas.
Features
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Hip-Hop+Howard
Hip-hop is more than just a genre of music. It’s a way of life.
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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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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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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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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.
From our esteemed faculty to our students and alumni, Howard University’s impact on hip-hop culture continues to resonate in ways, big and small. We would be remiss if we failed to commemorate the myriad contributions of our community to the art form on such a meaningful anniversary.
From the PresidentPerspective
Perspective: Fall ’23
A tale of two presidents.
Expressions
Where I Belong
My Howard sisterhood supported me after I transitioned to male. Our country needs to do the same.
Campus News
Howard Welcomes 18th President, Ben Vinson III, Ph.D.
Ben Vinson III, PhD, launched his presidency as keynote speaker of opening convocation.
Discovery
Strengthening America’s Vulnerable Electrical Grid
Doctoral candidate Odunayo Oluokun researches tools to enhance grid security.
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Using Nanotechnology to Find Cure for HIV – and Save Black Lives
African Americans continue to be diagnosed with HIV at a higher rate than other races. Conducting research at Howard will represent them best.
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Unpacking the Supreme Court’s Power
Just Julian scholar Carlos Aguilera examines whether the nation’s highest justices align with America’s needs.
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Racing to Fight Sickle Cell Disease
Through its annual run, the Sickle Cell Center of Excellence fosters community bonds to raise awareness and battle the disease.
Vision
Blavatnik Beyond Books: Howard Enters a New Chapter of Music Education
The Warner Music/ Blavatnik Center for Music Business Education helps aspiring executives learn the ropes of the industry while paying it forward
Alumni
A Representing Voice
Reverend Dr. DeWayne Davis, Minnesota Senate chaplain, bridges politics, social justice, and liberation theology to fight for the oppressed.
Echoes
Rap City, Timberlands, and the Golden Era
A Howard deejay remembers hip-hop in the ’90s at the Mecca.