How do you remember the 1990s? The Cold War was over. Reagan was gone. For some, the decade was all a blur of Windows 95, Chicago Bulls victories, Clinton-Lewinsky jokes, Nirvana, and The Simpsons supplemented by Jerry Springer and The X-Files. After all, it was a lucrative period that flourished with technological, entertainment, and commercial possibilities.
While some Americans experienced levels of pleasure and success that wouldn’t have been possible in previous decades, others feared for their rights, safety, and futures. As high-profile events like The OJ Simpson Murder Trial, The Oklahoma City Bombing, Ruby Ridge, and The Los Angeles Riots divided the nation and erected new and old fears, troubles abounded globally, sometimes bursting through the bubbles of American privelege and consumerism to bring attention to the USA’s foreign policy and generate reflection and outrage.
In this highly detailed history of the nineties, Youtube sensation Elexus ‘Lexual’ Jionde explores the world at the so-called “End of History” by looking at global issues, the economy, the culture wars, Clinton’s political strategies, the Black-American community, youth culture, women, right-wing extremism, and more.
You’ll never look at the nineties the same way again.
Reviews
Personally I am a fan of the YouTube series. Honestly love history and the way she delivers the historical events is entertaining and informative. I've learned a lot as someone born in that decade that I was previously unaware of. Additional bonus supporting a black woman. Thank you Lex.
Honestly Lex killed this! Reading this feels exactly like she’s sitting right there telling you all the 90s tea while still being informational. She has a way of taking these topics and turning them into stories you actually want to hear. Also, can we talk about the photoshoots?! The visuals are literally everything—she killed the aesthetic. If you want a history book about the 90s that isn't a snooze, this is the one.
I received both books in nice packaging!
I grew up in the 1990’s and both books were informative and gave me insight on stories I heard when I was a kid but too young to understand. It definitely held me very nostalgic! It also looks great on my bookshelf!
These books are great quality and could look amazing on my bookshelf or coffee table! Will definitely we looking out for more volumes you put out!💗 Thanks for gifting us with great content!