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bLACK POP CULTURE

90th

20-50th

50-60th

70-80th

2000

20th

The Veterans

1970-1980

1910-1920

1920-50

1950-60

1990

2000

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The Harlem Renaissance

Television

Awards

Music

Civil Rights Movement Era

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20th

The Harlem Renaissance

• A cultural, social, and artistic explosion among African Americans in Harlem, New York.
• This movement marked a significant moment in African American history, as it celebrated and elevated Black culture across various artistic forms.

70th-80th

Television and Film:

• 1970s: Blaxploitation films gain popularity. TV shows like "The Jeffersons" and "Good Times" depict African American life.
• 1980s: Spike Lee's films, like "Do the Right Thing" (1989), address social issues.
• Hip-Hop and Rap:
• 1970s-1980s: The emergence of hip-hop and rap. Early pioneers include DJ Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash.
• 1980s: Hip-hop culture expands, with iconic figures like Run-D.M.C., LL Cool J, and Public Enemy.

20th-30th-50th

Music :

1920s-1930s: Jazz becomes a prominent musical genre with artists like Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. 1950s: Rock and roll emerges with artists like Chuck Berry and Little Richard. 1954s : Carmen Jones, Film

2000s

2002: Halle Berry became the first black actress to win the Academy Award for Best Actress 2008: Barack Obama is elected as the first Black President of the United States. 2009: Beyoncé releases the album "I Am... Sasha Fierce," solidifying her status as a global pop icon. 2013: The Black Lives Matter movement start (USA) -Between The World And Me, Book 2016: "Black Panther" becomes a cultural phenomenon, breaking records and showcasing the importance of representation in film. -Beyonce Superbowl Performance 2018: Childish Gambino's "This Is America" sparks conversations about race, violence, and culture through its music video. -The Hate U Give, Film

50th-60th

Civil Rights Movement

• 1950s-1960s: Civil Rights Movement, influencing art, music, and literature. Figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X gain prominence.
• 1960s: Motown Records produces hits by artists like The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, and The Temptations.

1990s

• 1990: "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" debuts, starring Will Smith and becoming a popular sitcom that addresses social issues.
• 1992: Eddie Murphy's "Boomerang" features a predominantly Black cast and achieves success in the romantic comedy genre.
• 1998: Lauryn Hill's "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" wins multiple Grammy Awards, breaking barriers in hip-hop and R&B.e.