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Jessica Lynne

Jessica Lynne is a student, writer, traveler, and self-described over indulger in all things Hip-Hop. She attends New York University from which she will graduate in December 2010 with a degree in Africana Studies. She is a creative writing kid dedicated to fostering the power of literacy and language through fiction and creative journalism. On her off days, you can usually find her sippin' on the Southern classic: lemonade and sweet tea.

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Rethinking the intersection of Hip-Hop and Literature

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It seems like these days everyone wants to redefine Hip-Hop. As if the Soulja Boy phenomenona didn’t already have us talking in our beauty salons, dorm rooms, and classrooms, literary critics are joining in with the rest of us in our Hip-Hop discourse. Although I’m not surprised. The Hip-Hop, Pop Culture, and Literature panel at [...]

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Writing the African Diaspora

by Jessica Lynne April 5, 2010

Jessica Lynne attended the The Tenth National Black Writers’ Conference held from March 25 – March 28th 2010 in Brooklyn. In a three-part series, she shares reflections on the state of black literary tradition, and the never ending generational debate on Hip Hop. As a creative writing kid, I usually get more than the recommended [...]

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Hip-hop and the musical legacy of black literature

by Jessica Lynne April 5, 2010
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Jessica Lynne attended the The Tenth National Black Writers’ Conference held from March 25 – March 28th 2010 in Brooklyn. In a three-part series, she shares reflections on the state of black literary tradition, and the never ending generational debate on Hip Hop. Toni Morrison’s legacy permeated the opening day of the National Black Writer’s [...]

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