All year, the KQED Arts team has been marking the 50th anniversary of hip-hop culture with their That’s My Word series. It focuses on the Bay Area’s unique contributions. Many artists who got their start here have been trailblazers in the genre … especially when it comes to queer visibility … in a music scene that hasn’t always been kind to LGBTQ communities.

All year, the KQED Arts team has been marking the 50th anniversary of hip-hop culture with their That’s My Word series. It focuses on the Bay Area’s unique contributions. Many artists who got their start here have been trailblazers in the genre … especially when it comes to queer visibility … in a music scene that hasn’t always been kind to LGBTQ communities.

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

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