Marcyliena Hazel Morgan

In this tribute to Marcyliena Morgan, a linguistic anthropologist and founding director of the Hip-Hop Archive at Harvard, she and scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. explore the origins and significance of archiving hip-hop culture. They discuss the importance of preserving artifacts like boomboxes and turntables while framing hip-hop as a vital art form deserving of academic study. The conversation highlights hip-hop's role as social commentary and its impact on community voices. Students share personal stories, showcasing the archive's emotional significance and its capacity to inspire future generations.