Dr. H. Lavar, Ph.D. is former Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science at Ohio University (Athens, OH). "His research focuses on the intersection between Race & Ethnic Politics, Political Communication, and American Political Development. Dr. H.L. has written journal articles and book chapters on rap music as a form of political communication in the aftermath of the Civil Rights and Racial Justice Movement, including: "Hyphy Rap Music, Cooptation, and Black Fanatics in Oakland, CA (1...