The course AAAS498E encourages students to critically explore Hip Hop Culture. This course utilizes Hip Hop Culture as a point of departure to examine and dissect various social, historical, and geopolitical issues that impact people of color around the world. The course is taught from a social-justice-oriented approach that challenges students to be solutions-oriented and to step outside of their comfort zones. AASP498E is riddled with Hip Hop History, Black history, social justice issues, media literacy, and critical thought.
This online-based course will be taught January 5-23, 2026.
Professor Solomon Comissiong is a renowned Hip Hop historian, author, independent journalist, social activist, and scholar.
