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The term "African-American"
The term African-American emerges throughout the 90s as the "correct" term to use when discussing the the people of African descent that were born in the United States
LA Gang Peace Treaty/LA Riots
In 1992, rival gangs known as the Crips and Bloods decided to call a truce after the cops charged with beating Rodney King were found not guilty
Boyz N the Hood Movie
1991 movie produced by John Singleton dealing with the reality of growing up in South Central, LA
The Allen Iverson Era
The NBA player Allen Iverson's basketball career and his influence on popular culture
Niggas, Bitches, and Hoes: The Linguistics of a Decade
A critique on the 90s use of the words "nigga," "bitch," and other terms of "endearment."
Beloved: Reconciliation and Re-memory
Commentary and analysis of the influence of Toni Morrison's novel Beloved on 90s and today.
The Lost Boyz "Renee" Song
"Renee" song by the Lost Boyz 1996 album entitled Legal Drug Money
R.I.P: The Rise (and Fall?) of Neo-Soul
General history of the genesis and expansion of neo-soul in the mid-90s with emphasis on the genre's influence and fortitude.