Southern University: Hip-Hop & Politics

This podcast was born from Dr. Eugene Lee-Johnson's Hip-Hop & Black Politics class at Southern University. Throughout the semester, the students learn how White supremacy impacts each part of their lives and how fate and group consciousness work to influence Black political participation. In tandem, the students will speak about specific topics (the media, gendered racism, the history of American racism, etc.) from class and how they influence their lives. We hope you enjoy!

Southern University: Hip-Hop & Politics is a education podcast hosted by Eugene B. Lee-Johnson, with 16 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Eugene B. Lee-Johnson hosts Southern University: Hip-Hop & Politics, a education show with 16 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  Black Lives, Blue Lines: Understanding the Rage (Makayla Elzy and Paige Crawford)

  Jul 6, 202520 minS2

  <p>For generations, the phrase "F*** the Police" has echoed through Black communities as more than just words—it's the vocalization of ancestral pain, systemic injustice, and a demand for recognition that Black lives should matter as much as anyone else's.<br/><br/>Journey with us as we unpack the profound historical context behind this statement, from the Black Panther Party's community survival programs in the 1960s to the global Black Lives Matter movement. We explore how the Panthers—far from being mere militants—created over 60 programs serving neglected communities while being labeled "the greatest threat to internal security" by the FB...

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  When Your Identity is Both Your Shield and Your Prison (Keira Miracle-Tilford and Zarinne Page)

  Jul 6, 202532 minS2

  <p>What happens when racism and sexism combine? Keira Miracle Tilford and Zarinne Page dive deep into the concept of gendered racism – a term coined by sociologist Philomena Essed to describe how these two forms of discrimination create a unique hybrid experience for those affected.<br/><br/>The conversation reveals shocking economic realities: Black women in Louisiana earn just 44 cents for every dollar white men make, despite being America's most educated demographic. This stark disparity exemplifies how intersecting identities create compounded disadvantages that neither education nor hard work alone can overcome.<br/><br/>From workplace discrimination to healthcare inequities, the ho...

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  Unpacking "The Hood": Identity, Stereotypes, and Social Reality (Asiah Ervin and Xander Delco)

  Jul 6, 202528 minS2

  <p>What defines "the hood" in American culture, and who creates it? Two college students—Asia Irvin, a senior communications major from Dallas, and Xander, a sophomore studying speech language pathology—dive into this complex question with remarkable candor and insight.<br/><br/>Drawing from their own suburban upbringings and connections to different environments, they examine how "the hood" exists both as a physical place and as a cultural identity that shapes perceptions and behaviors. Their conversation moves beyond simplistic stereotypes to explore the nuanced reality: not everyone from challenging environments embodies "hood" characteristics, while many who adopt those personas have...

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  Episode #4

  Justice Unlimited (Kevin Deloch, Malachi Dixson, and Randall Ike)

  Jul 6, 202544 minS2

  <p>Beneath the surface of America's mass incarceration crisis lies a darker truth – a direct line connecting today's prison system to our nation's history of slavery. This episode of Justice Unlimited peels back layers of history to reveal how systems of racial control evolved rather than disappeared after the Civil War.<br/><br/>When slavery was technically abolished, southern states quickly pivoted to new methods of exploiting Black labor. The 13th Amendment's critical loophole – permitting involuntary servitude "as punishment for a crime" – became the foundation for criminalization of Black life through Black Codes and vagrancy laws. These resulted in convict leasin...

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  Prey vs. Predator (Jailasia Anderson and Jillian Patterson)

  Jul 6, 20256 minS2

  <p>What happens when borders meet skin color? In our latest episode, we dive deep into the spicy intersection of race and immigration in America, exploring how these powerful social forces shape our identities and experiences in ways both visible and invisible.<br/><br/>Did you know that race isn't biological but a social construct that determines everything from where you can live to who clutches their purse when you walk by? We unpack how immigration reveals America's racial hierarchies, from the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 to today's border policies that criminalize certain immigrants while giving others a free pass...

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