Russell Simmons saw the potential of rap street music in the ...

[Pea0909berry]

Russell Simmons saw the potential of rap street music in the mid-1970s and recognized that the mainstream entertainment industry was not aware of it;
 
  he became a concert promoter and encouraged early rap groups to stay close to the dress styles and language of the inner-city African-American community.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

The decades after 1970 witnessed a consolidation of black economic, civic, and political progress and the expansion of a black middle and upper class of professionals, media celebrities, and business entrepreneurs.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

[huda]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: TRUE

Answer to Question 2

Answer: TRUE

[Pea0909berry]

TYSM

[ricroger]

Excellent