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| African American Culture | 1 |
| African American Education | 1 |
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| Culturally Relevant Education | 1 |
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| Music Appreciation | 1 |
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| Journal of Negro Education | 1 |
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| Au, Wayne | 1 |
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Direct linkAu, Wayne – Journal of Negro Education, 2005
The rap music lyrics were analyzed to flush out the hip-hop culture's perspective on the education of African American (AA) youth. It was found that there is a need for the implementation of more culturally relevant curricula in schools, which benefits the students to understand hip-hop culture.
Descriptors: Music Appreciation, Culturally Relevant Education, African American Culture, African American Students
