South Bronx playground, 1970s

Jeff Chang spends a lot of time writing about the Bronx and its importance in the beginnings of hip hop. Let’s try to bring out some of the highlights of the history he creates.

For 9/27, write a brief (1-3 paragraph) blog post that points out a particular historical development in the Bronx.  Pay attention to what others have posted and try to write about something different (but, of course, related).