Hip-Hop Can Save America The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy / Manny Faces Media

Explore the transformative power of Hip Hop in education with Manny Faces, Dr. Chris Emdin and Timothy D. Jones in this compelling episode of "Hip Hop Can Save America." Dive into the vibrant #HipHopEd movement, where Hip Hop culture and values are ingeniously woven into the educational fabric to surpass traditional benchmarks. This dynamic discussion highlights how this approach not only validates the use of Hip Hop elements in classrooms but also fosters deeper connections and academic excellence among students and teachers.
The conversation will delve into the core principles of Hip Hop education, which emphasize the intrinsic knowledge and empowerment rooted in Hip Hop culture. The guests reveal how integrating scholarship with culture promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and reimagines the education system. Through firsthand insights, learn about the perseverance and resistance necessary to overcome societal and political challenges, and the undeniable qualitative impact of this movement in sparking change and providing a sense of belonging for students across diverse backgrounds.
#hiphopeducation #hiphopculture #educationsystem #teachingwithhiphop #hiphoppedagogy #multiculturaleducation #hiphopevents #hiphoped #hiphop #hiphopcansaveamerica #progressiveeducation #diversity #podcast #interview #education
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Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy.
Links and resources:
SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com
ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch
MANNY FACES: https://www.mannyfaces.com
NEWSLETTER (free!): https://mannyfaces.substack.com
SUPPORT QUALITY INDIE HIP HOP JOURNALISM: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces
Manny Faces Media (podcast production company): https://www.mannyfacesmedia.com
The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy: https://www.hiphopadvocacy.org
SPONSORS / FRIENDS:
The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org
Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com
Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces.
Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.

In this episode of "Hip Hop Can Save America!," host Manny Faces converses with renowned cultural critic and author Dr. Todd Boyd aka The Notorious Ph.D. about the dynamic history and significant impact of Hip Hop culture.
Dr. Boyd, whose latest book "Rapper's Deluxe: How Hip Hop Made the World" sheds light on Hip Hop's 50-year journey, discusses the genre's origins in the urban decay of 1970s New York, influenced by blaxploitation films, Richard Pryor's comedy, and the distinctive styles of returning Vietnam veterans -- and takes us through the next few decades as the genre and culture go on to reach global influence.
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Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy.
Links and resources:
SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com
ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch
MANNY FACES: https://www.mannyfaces.com
NEWSLETTER (free!): https://mannyfaces.substack.com
SUPPORT QUALITY INDIE HIP HOP JOURNALISM: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces
Manny Faces Media (podcast production company): https://www.mannyfacesmedia.com
The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy: https://www.hiphopadvocacy.org
SPONSORS / FRIENDS:
The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org
Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com
Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces.
Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.

On this episode of "Hip Hop Can Save America," host Manny Faces sits down with Darrell Booker, Corporate Affairs Specialist, Racial Equity Tech Lead and head of the Nonprofit Tech Acceleration (NTA) for African American communities at Microsoft, to explore the transformative power of Hip Hop in education and the technology industry.
They delve into Microsoft's Responsible AI framework, which aims to address biases and promote diversity in AI projects, initiatives like Microsoft's TEALS program and workshops in collaboration with iconic organizations, such as the Harlem Globetrotters and The Hip Hop Museum, making a significant impact on diverse youth communities through STEAM education and coding using tools like Microsoft MakeCode and Minecraft Education Edition.
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Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy.
Links and resources:
SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com
ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch
MANNY FACES: https://www.mannyfaces.com
NEWSLETTER (free!): https://mannyfaces.substack.com
SUPPORT QUALITY INDIE HIP HOP JOURNALISM: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces
Manny Faces Media (podcast production company): https://www.mannyfacesmedia.com
The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy: https://www.hiphopadvocacy.org
SPONSORS / FRIENDS:
The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org
Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com
Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces.
Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.

"The future of occupation is Hip Hop. There's gonna be more occupational science research that includes Hip Hop, the different elements of Hip Hop, the different ways that Hip Hop has inspired individuals to participate in different tasks, as well as the therapy aspect from the examples that I gave previously." -- Dr. Jian Jones
In this captivating episode of Hip Hop Can Save America!, host Manny Faces and guest Dr. Jian Jones delve into the innovative ways Hip Hop culture is reshaping the field of occupational therapy. Dr. Jones, an assistant professor at Florida A&M University, shares her groundbreaking approach to integrating Hip Hop themes into the occupational therapy curriculum.
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Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy.
Links and resources:
SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com
ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch
MANNY FACES: https://www.mannyfaces.com
NEWSLETTER (free!): https://mannyfaces.substack.com
SUPPORT QUALITY INDIE HIP HOP JOURNALISM: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces
Manny Faces Media (podcast production company): https://www.mannyfacesmedia.com
The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy: https://www.hiphopadvocacy.org
SPONSORS / FRIENDS:
The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org
Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com
Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces.
Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.

In the wake of the Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake rap beef, opinions and hot takes have flooded in about the battle, including some from high-profile figures like Stevie Wonder and Rick Ross. In this video, I challenge one controversial opinion from the respected Hip Hop historian and musicologist, Questlove.
Is Hip Hop really "truly dead," or is Questlove's knee-jerk statement causing more harm than good to the culture he claims to care about?
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Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy.
Links and resources:
SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com
ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch
MANNY FACES: https://www.mannyfaces.com
NEWSLETTER (free!): https://mannyfaces.substack.com
SUPPORT QUALITY INDIE HIP HOP JOURNALISM: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces
Manny Faces Media (podcast production company): https://www.mannyfacesmedia.com
The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy: https://www.hiphopadvocacy.org
SPONSORS / FRIENDS:
The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org
Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com
Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces.
Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.

"I’ve seen firsthand how Hip Hop can divert the youth from the streets to self-awareness and empowerment."
Meet Chosen Zulu King PRiZM, a seasoned Hip Hop Cultural Specialist & Youth Mentor with over 30 years of experience. His journey includes 25 years in motivational speaking, management, marketing, sales, training & development, community outreach, and youth mentorship. As the co-founder of Chosen Zulu and founder of Chosen Networks and Chosen Coaching and Consulting, PRiZM focuses on Hip Hop advocacy, youth mentoring, and young entrepreneur assistance.
Using tenets of Hip Hop culture to help bring out the best in individuals and families, PRiZM's mission is to help you be CHOSEN.
www.chosenhiphop.com
#youthempowerment #hiphop #culture #personaldevelopment
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Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy.
Links and resources:
SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com
ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch
MANNY FACES: https://www.mannyfaces.com
NEWSLETTER (free!): https://mannyfaces.substack.com
SUPPORT QUALITY INDIE HIP HOP JOURNALISM: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces
Manny Faces Media (podcast production company): https://www.mannyfacesmedia.com
The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy: https://www.hiphopadvocacy.org
SPONSORS / FRIENDS:
The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org
Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com
Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces.
Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.