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Episode 1: The Bronx is Burning

By: Pete Chelala, Bryan Master, Julian Voloj
Narrated by: Chuck D
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  • “The Bronx was the poster-child of ‘Urban Decay’.” - Hip Hop Photographer, Joe Conzo. It’s 1971: The nation is in the midst of its own wars: abroad and at home; New York City has been forsaken by the government; and the Bronx is burning. While the disenfranchised youth of New York City was consumed in gang life, one gang from the South Bronx - The Ghetto Brothers - dared to think differently. Shaped by three key influences from within their community, and by the brutal murder of Ghetto Brother member “Black Benjie”, the stage is set for their evolution from street-gang-to-peacemakers - and from peacemakers to enablers of Hip Hop culture.
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Not ur every day audio show!

Love the story, the format and the music! Black Benjie RIP and Chuck D is the best.

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Fascinating tale. A must listen for any fan of great storytelling — hip hop fan or not!

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Beautiful and inspiring

Thank you for sharing this important piece of history! So well done - entertaining, informative and inspiring. Listeners get ready for a ride!

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Interesting, emotional, important story to be told and it was told really well. Great production without being over done and I loved the mix of interviews and recreations. You feel like your watching it instead of listening which I love.

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It is a true gift to hear the history and courage of something that can be taken for granted because after knowing, it just becomes that much more beautiful. Thank you and I appreciate all of the hard work, love and sacrifice that made this story.

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