Throughout the history of television there has been nothing like BET's 106 & Park. The show ushered in a new era in broadcasting for youth and their appetite for all things hip-hop—music, style, performances and news. Entertaining, insightful and candid, this book highlights 106 & Park as a positive agent-of-change in viewers' personal lives and perceptions of style, as well as media format and educational innovations. The breadth and depth of 106 & Park 's influence on both audiences and other shows remains strong, as this collection attests. The focus of several authors on the greatness of former Howard University student AJ Calloway, his actions as a skillful university professor and role model, is a critical part of this volume. The stories and reminiscences make this vital book a must-read. Contributors - Donelle Boose; Briana Brown; Alyssa Buchanan; Elizabeth Clark-Lewis; William Jelani Cobb; Loren Collier; Christian Conyers; Courtne’ Dixon; Gabrielle Downer; Oluwaseyi Durosoga; Milan Edgerton; Obinna Ezeji; Carina Felix; John T. Fowler II; Carleta Garnett; Cherise N. Hardiman; Jocelyn Imani; Abena Lewis-Mhoon; Earn McGee; James Miller; Brianna Moses; Robbin Onuoha; Monica Orewa; Olivia Phifer; Kenvi Phillips; Mikela Ragin; Ronelle Raymond; Tiara Richardson; Shantal Rose; Jarrett Smith; Taylor Spencer; Khyra Thomas; Joshua Kondwani Wright.