A special digital issue of African Voices celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop guest edited by Grammy nominated poet Kevin Powell, one of the most celebrated political, cultural, literary, and hip-hop voices in America. Four generations gathered together for our historic issue. The issue features poetry, fiction and essays by 63 including Nikki Giovanni, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, Sonia Sanchez, Elizabeth Alexander, Malcolm Jamal Warner, Mayor Ras Baraka, Jessica Care moore, Sarah Jones, Major Jackson, reg e gaines, Ayodele Nzinga, Dave Zirin, La Bruja, Ishamel Reed, Mahogany L. Browne, Dr. Haki Madhubuti, Eisa Nefertari Ulen, April Silver, Malik Yusef and Dr. Twyler Baker. Front and Back Covers: Evangeline Lawson. Graphic design by Rodney Clancy. Visit African Voices Magazine website to learn about our arts organization.