How Oakland’s Hip-Hop Artists Made Oscar Grant One of Their Own

by Eric Arnold on November 9 2010, 3:46PM

Art and activism may have drifted apart elsewhere, but in the Bay they are inseparable.

Topics: Oscar Grant Trial

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Why We Need (Real) Gangsta Rap Right Now

by Eric Arnold on September 13 2010, 10:54AM

We got T.I. at a time when we really need Tupac and Cube.

Topics: Arts & Culture

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The Greening of Hip-Hop

by Eric Arnold on December 9 2009, 12:00PM

Rappers address climate change and sustainability

Topics: Arts & Culture

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