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Black Culture in Popular Media

Barack Obama is one of the most divisive figures in history. But no matter what side of the argument you look at, everyone considers Obama black. Obama, as an cultural icon, is not exempt from the power struggle. Obama is a champion in black America and gives exposure and a voice. At the same time, predominantly white communities use Obama as a villain and excuse to vilify related policies like the Affordable Care Act, calling it Obamacare to prey on racial fears. Four NBA stars gave speeches on BLM at the ESPY awards in 2016. Example of using popular culture to make a difference(shift the power)                              Google Search: Rap Artists What is hip-hop? Hip-hop is composed of four elements: dj, emcee, breakdance, and graffiti. In today's popular culture, hip hop has been expanded to mean just about anything related to street culture. Hip hop clothes, hip hop...