This past Wednesday Dr. Pollard lectured of the methods of change from young people of the nation. Beginning with the Civil Rights Movement and eventually finishing up with Hip-Hop, its culture, and how its powers were a monumental device of accomplishing hope. He first started out with various sit-ins that were carried out by oppressed African Americans in cities all around the country. He focused on how these strong young men and women of our past generations used their power to fight for what they believed, to fight for what they hope the world could be. Following that he moved the discussions towards the great elder leaders of the Civil Rights Movement. From Martin Luther King to Fannie Lou Hamer, Dr. Pollard really spoke on how these majestic leaders really paved the way for the younger generations to follow. Not only did Dr. Pollard touch on these individuals in America though, but African leaders and scholars as well. How black power from all over the globe has been concentrated and initiated in reaching hope. Hope for justice, hope for equality, and hope that generations after them will always fight for what they KNOW is right. Dr. Pollard finished up his lecture with what can be considered as the last generation as well as my generation’s fight for hope, Hip-Hop. Hip – Hop’s lyrical and poetic fight for hope is one that has been rapped and read for decades. Hip- Hop’s fight has yet to be won but we never settle for loss. Its war will be fought for years to come, but, if young people are always there to rise, to band together against the opponents of inequality and hate, then each battle WILL be won effortlessly.
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