Bronx Hip Hop: The Grand Concourse – Evolution, Historic District & Preservation, Week 5

Written and original art by Dennis Harvell Having established its status as an avenue of architectural grandeur and middle-class dreams, the story of the Grand Concourse is one of constant change and enduring resilience. Like the Bronx itself, this majestic boulevard is a living entity that has adapted to shifting demographics and socio-economic pressures, yet… Continue reading Bronx Hip Hop: The Grand Concourse – Evolution, Historic District & Preservation, Week 5

Bronx Hip Hop: The Bronx as Hip-Hop’s Genesis – Part 2: Global Impact & Living Legacy, Week 3

Written and original art by Dennis Harvell Hip Hop Genesis – Global Impact & Living Legacy Having explored the vital spark and vibrant scene that gave birth to hip-hop in the 1970s Bronx, we now turn our attention to its explosive growth of Hip Hop Genesis and its global impact and living legacy. What began… Continue reading Bronx Hip Hop: The Bronx as Hip-Hop’s Genesis – Part 2: Global Impact & Living Legacy, Week 3