Nzingha lecture 6 (extract) Senior Lecturer Veronica Mason on The Impact of Hip Hop on White Masculinities

Queen Nzinga was an African Queen who fought against the European invasion of southern Africa (Congo/Angola). The Queen Nzinga lecture series will feature African female academics / holders of expert knowledge, speaking on topics of their choice on a monthly basis. The Nzinga lecture series will provide a regular platform for women of African descent to highlight important issues in an academic setting.
This lecture features Senior Lecturer Veronica Mason on The Impact of Hip Hop on White Masculinities.

In the 1970's Hip Hop music represented the voice of black American youth in regards to racism, oppression, poverty and black urban life experiences. It also gave black youth a platform to address and celebrate black history, challenge dominant mainstream thinking and encourge a sense of empowerment. However, fast forward to today and hip hop has become one of the most popular global music genres, racking in millions of pounds from an abundence of young fans, including young white boys wearing hip hop inspired clothing, using hip hop slang,spitting lyrics and street-dancing. So we are all one big happy family, right? This lecture will explore the ways that hip hop has influenced white masculinities and will question whether hip hop encourages cultural diversity or reinforces racist stereotypical thinking.

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About the Speaker: Veronica Mason

Veronica Mason is a Senior Lecturer and the Degree Course Leader for the BSc Youth Studies Programme at London Metropolitan University.As a professionally qualified Youth and Community Worker with over 10 years youth work experience, she holds a MA Degree in Applied Anthropology, Community and Youth Work, a BSc Degree in Sociology and Psychology and a Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education.
The Nzingha lectures are arranged and produced by www.blackhistorywalks.co.uk and www.nabss.org.uk in partnership with Birkbeck, University of London .

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