How can Black Studies connect with the Hip Hop and post-Hip Hop generations?

Thus far, Brown has really set a tone of disdain for the current state of Black Studies departments and programs. Remember, Brown is from the era that created the perfect storm for Black Studies to exist in the late 1960's and early 70's. However, in a reminiscent way, he talked about how proud he was of a more contemporary moment of protest when a group of black students at Berkley kicked off the black out protest. In that same instance he expressed his contempt for white students who dismissed it as well off black kid demagoguery. I think we have arrived at a point in the reading where Brown consistently reflects on how university administration derailed the advancement of African Americans in the academy, which then cripples efforts to advance African American communities as a whole.

So, where does Black Studies go from here? If Brown makes the argument that Hip Hop and post Hip Hop generations can redefine black studies, it's going to be a hard argument to support. Two words. Promotion and tenure. The promotion and tenure structure of universities and colleges often do not encourage junior faculty to be involved in communities. Publishing and research initiatives often dictate how a junior faculty member is positioned in the academy. Unfortunately, being involved in African American community redevelopment is not rewarded. Why is that? Moreover, given the current climate of university and African American community relations can Hip Hop Studies become the new Black Studies?