Has hip-hop music has affected the culture of African Americans inside and outside of the classrooms over the last two generations? And if so, how much? Del Marie Nelson explores the answers.

This segment was produced by Del Marie Nelson for Vocalo’s Spring 2023 Storytelling Workshop. Vocalo’s quarterly Storytelling Workshop took place this spring with seven segments produced by community storytellers, uplifting the voices of individuals who add to the rich cultural diversity of Chicago. It was edited by Ari Mejia. More information can be found at www.vocalo.org/storytelling-workshop.