On April 24th a factory collapsed into rubble near Dhaka, Bangladesh killing at least 1,200 people, as they made clothes for around nine cents per garment, and brought international awareness to the horrendous working conditions in sweatshops that make a majority of the clothes Americans wear on a… Read More ›
Chicano/Latino
What’s Beef?: A Look at Rappers vs. Politicians
Everybody loves a good MC battle. What’s better than when two rappers have beef and decide to engage in a battle of intellect, lyricism, and wit with one another? Well, something that could be better (and sometimes more entertaining) is… Read More ›
Rebel Diaz Arts Collective, a Hip-Hop Community Center, Gets Evicted by NYPD, Feds
On Thursday, February 28, the Rebel Diaz Arts Collective in the South Bronx (RDACBX), a Hip-Hop community center for youth outreach, was raided, evicted, and virtually destroyed by NYPD officers and US Marshalls. “The violent actions taken yesterday are an… Read More ›
Interview with: KRAZY RACE
Interview done for R.H.H.R. by Xicano Vince of the Modesto Brown Berets de Aztlan. Where did you get the name “Krazy Race” and what does it mean to you? Krazy Race started off as a group name in the early 90s of… Read More ›
Sont-Himself: Hip-Hop Musica Forever
Tell the people who you are and where you come from? I go by the alias Sont Himself. I was born Santiago Uvina Jr. in Merced, Cali. and raised in Modesto, Cali. I’ve been living in Modesto since I was… Read More ›
“Ain’t the Devil Happy” –Jeru the Damaja
We all know times are tough all around right now and it’s no surprise when those living in poverty turn on each other instead of uniting and fighting our common oppressor. It is why Modesto Anarcho started the “Stop Broke… Read More ›
Rebel Diaz: Music for the 99%
Interview by Yvonne, Carlos, and Andrew at the Sol Collective in Sacramento Yvonne: Ok gentlemen, can I get your names please? G1: My name is G1. Rod Starz: My name is Rod Starz. Dj Illanoiz: My name is DJ Illanoiz…. Read More ›
Chicano Unity Day: Bang on the System, Not Each Other
On Saturday, September 10th over 100 people gathered at Costa Alegre Carniceria on Crows Landing Road in South Modesto for the 1st Annual 209 Chicano Unity Festival, put on by RHHR, Modesto CopWatch, Modesto Anarcho, and the newly formed Modesto… Read More ›
Why We Need a Deeper Dialogue on Black-and-Brown Relations
By Luis J. Rodriguez Recently, African American comedian Katt Williams went on a xenophobic anti-Mexican rant during a comedy show on August 27th in Phoenix, Arizona, apparently in response to a heckler. In comedy it’s painfully hard dealing with audience… Read More ›
Mentes Diferentes: Sacramento Hip-Hop
Comin Straight Outta the ‘Sac’ (and into your ears) RHHR: Let’s get a roll call… Mentes Diferentes: Roll Call! The Desperados (Vicious V & Reckless Reaction), Brown Hustlas (J Loco, Chuco & Lil Joker), KEST, Americano, & Chaotic ITILII.” RHHR:… Read More ›