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Hip-Hop Teaches Milwaukee Kids That Black History Isn't Just In The Past

02.14.2020 - By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPRPlay

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As part of Black History Month, kids in Milwaukee are learning about the history of hip-hop and how they can still be involved in the culture if they want. A group of high school kids met inside Villard Square public library on Milwaukee’s north side earlier this week. Fidel Verdin handed out papers and pencils so they could take notes. The kids have their heads down, they're a little quiet, but they're engaged as Verdin gives a presentation on the history of hip-hop — a form of music and dance

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