Hip Hop Global: Original Videos and Journals
In 1973, the term “hip-hop” was still several years away from first being coined. It all started with a party Cindy Campbell threw to raise money for back to school threads. The party was held at 1520 Sedgwick Ave, The Bronx, NY in a small…
The gritty streets of 1970s New York City were marked by the presence of powerful gangs, and amidst them, one man’s transformation would lead to the birth of a revolutionary culture. Kevin Donavan, a prominent member of the “Young Spades” gang, faced a pivotal moment…