Culture Raises US Culture Raises US

Summary

The conversation explores the concept of culture and its evolution over time. The speakers discuss the idea that culture existed before their generation and that they were part of shaping the youth culture in terms of music, fashion, and footwear.

DJ Clark Kent shares his gift of spotting great talent and his passion for understanding the details of music. He emphasizes the importance of preserving and understanding the culture while guiding the younger generation. The conversation highlights the criteria for greatness in music and the significance of what artists say and how they say it.



Takeaways


Culture existed before their generation and has evolved over time.
Music, fashion, and footwear have played a significant role in shaping youth culture.
DJ Clark Kent has a gift for spotting great talent and a passion for understanding the details of music.
Preserving and understanding the culture is important while guiding the younger generation.
The criteria for greatness in music include what artists say and how they say it.




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Culture Raises US. It isn’t just something we’re impacted by, it’s also something we can impact.

As empowered stewards of Culture, it’s time to get smart on how we can continue influencing society while breaking new grounds.

On Culture Raises US, Astor Chambers invites you to join for honest, insightful, and challenging conversations with pioneering cultivators across music, fashion, tech, sports, art, and entertainment.

Summary

The conversation explores the themes of patience, practice, and the influence of different cultures on art and creativity. Patience is emphasized as a necessary quality in the creative process, allowing time for clarity and growth.

Practice is seen as a key component of success, drawing parallels between sports and art. The conversation also highlights the importance of cultural influences, including the culture of ballers and the influence of music culture on art. The conversation touches on the untold stories and achievements of black Americans, emphasizing the need to tap into ancestral knowledge and celebrate everyday feats.

The discussion concludes with the impact of art on culture, particularly the influence of graffiti and visual culture on youth culture.

Takeaways


Patience is essential in the creative process, allowing time for clarity and growth.
Practice is a key component of success in both sports and art.
Cultural influences play a significant role in shaping art and creativity.
There is a need to tap into ancestral knowledge and celebrate everyday feats.
Graffiti and visual culture have had a significant impact on youth culture.


The Influence of Culture on Art and Creativity
Tapping into Ancestral Knowledge and Everyday Feats


"You have to have patience throughout this process."
"The word for me that's always resonated was practice."
"All athletes, entertainers are all artists."

Titles

The Influence of Culture on Art and Creativity

Tapping into Ancestral Knowledge and Everyday Feats



Sound Bites

"You have to have patience throughout this process."

"The word for me that's always resonated was practice."

"All athletes, entertainers are all artists."

Summary
Christopher Hicks discusses the evolution of Atlanta's entertainment scene and the sense of community that has allowed it to flourish.

He highlights the collaborative nature of the city, where individuals support and help each other in various fields. Hicks also mentions the growth and attention Atlanta has received, both from a population standpoint and in the political landscape.

However, he acknowledges that the city has become more crowded and may not evoke the same warmth as before. Despite this, Hicks sees opportunities for success, particularly in the film and TV space, and believes that Atlanta has the potential to launch intellectual property and drive narratives.

Takeaways
Atlanta's entertainment scene has evolved and grown over the years, with a strong sense of community and collaboration among individuals. The city has seen increased attention and growth, both in terms of population and political landscape.

Opportunities for success exist in the film and TV space, with Atlanta having a favorable tax credit and the potential to launch intellectual property. Despite the changes, Atlanta retains a sense of community, although it may not evoke the same warmth as before.

Sound Bites
"Atlanta's a crown jewel of the South. It has had the benefit of 50-plus years of Black leadership."
"Atlanta has been highly competitive, but highly, highly collaborative." "There were several seeds that were planted before they're doing what they're doing that allowed Black men to think this is possible."

Chapters
00:00
Christopher Hicks' Background and Passion
05:43
The Importance of Black Ownership and Recognition

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Culture Raises US. It isn’t just something we’re impacted by, it’s also something we can impact.

As empowered stewards of Culture, it’s time to get smart on how we can continue influencing society while breaking new grounds.

On Culture Raises US, Astor Chambers invites you to join for honest, insightful, and challenging conversations with pioneering cultivators across music, fashion, tech, sports, art, and entertainment.

Summary

Dr. Caprice Hollins discusses the importance of understanding culture and how it shapes our identities and behaviors. She shares her personal journey and the realization of her own biases and privilege.

Dr. Hollins provides insights on navigating courageous conversations on race and the importance of curiosity and genuine curiosity. She also discusses the impact of interventions in promoting racial justice and the need to embrace differences rather than adopting colorblind thinking. In this conversation, Caprice Hollins discusses the importance of seeing differences as positive and not pretending to be colorblind. She shares the influence of her grandparents in her work and the values they instilled in her.

Caprice emphasizes the need for continuous learning through conversations, books, and personal experiences. She also addresses the challenges and opportunities in the field of racial justice, including the resistance from the far right and the fear of offending.

Caprice highlights the importance of empowering and supporting individuals within organizations to take meaningful action towards racial justice. Finally, she shares the opening scene of her life documentary and leaves three seeds for the stewards of culture: not letting the fear of offending hinder progress, committing to the long haul of the work, and practicing racial justice as a way of being.

Takeaways

Culture is what everybody knows that everybody knows.
Cultural norms and values can vary based on different identities and experiences.
Recognizing bias and privilege is an essential part of personal growth and liberation.
Navigating courageous conversations on race requires curiosity and genuine curiosity.

Measuring the impact of interventions in promoting racial justice involves creating spaces for dialogue and learning. See differences as positive and avoid pretending to be colorblind.
Continuous learning through conversations, books, and personal experiences is essential for growth.

The challenges in the field of racial justice include resistance from the far right and the fear of offending. Empowering and supporting individuals within organizations is crucial for meaningful action towards racial justice. Commit to the long-term journey of racial justice and practice it as a way of being.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction of Dr. Caprice Hollins
00:28
Understanding Culture
01:33
Personal Cultural Identity
03:26
Cultural Differences in Time
04:15
Professionalism and Time
04:45
Dr. Hollins' Journey and Advocacy Work
06:18
Recognizing Bias and Privilege
07:10
The Path to Liberation
09:07
Navigating Courageous Conversations on Race
10:30
Effectively Navigating Resistance
15:43
Measuring Impact in Promoting Racial Justice
23:54
Colorblind Thinking and its Impact
25:13
Seeing Differences as Positive
28:23
The Influence of Grandparents
29:22
Learning from Conversations and Books
31:47
Challenges and Opportunities in Racial Justice
34:09
Empowering and Supporting Individuals for Change
36:17
Pressing Challenges and Opportunities
41:49
The Opening Scene of the Life Documentary
45:37
Seeds for the Stewards of Culture

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Culture Raises US. It isn’t just something we’re impacted by, it’s also something we can impact.

As empowered stewards of Culture, it’s time to get smart on how we can continue influencing society while breaking new grounds.

On Culture Raises US, Astor Chambers invites you to join for honest, insightful, and challenging conversations with pioneering cultivators across music, fashion, tech, sports, art, and enter

Summary

Jaren Small, founder of Reading with a Rapper, discusses the intersection of culture and education and how his organization uses rap music to engage students in reading, writing, and retention. He shares his journey of creating Reading with a Rapper and the challenges and opportunities that come with it. Small emphasizes the importance of literacy and the impact of low literacy rates on society. He provides advice for educators and policymakers on how to address these issues and highlights the need for diverse perspectives in decision-making.

Small also discusses the power of the college experience and the partnerships his organization has formed with Nike and Microsoft to further their mission. In this conversation, Jarren Small shares his insights and advice for the next generation. He emphasizes the importance of three key principles: the need for human connection, the danger of getting lost in oneself, and the power of giving without expecting anything in return.

These principles serve as seeds for personal growth and success. Small also highlights the shared responsibility of creating positive change and the impact that individuals can have on future generations.

Takeaways

Culture plays a crucial role in education and can be used as a tool to engage students in learning. Low literacy rates have a significant impact on individuals and society as a whole.

Partnerships between organizations and the education sector can help address the challenges in literacy and education.
It is important to include diverse perspectives in decision-making processes to ensure effective solutions. Human connection is essential for personal growth and success.

Avoid getting lost in oneself and focus on finding purpose and meaning.
Giving without expecting anything in return can lead to personal fulfillment and blessings. Creating positive change requires a shared responsibility and collective effort. The impact of our actions can have a ripple effect on future generations.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Definition of Culture
01:18
Meeting People Where They Are
02:25
The Intersection of Culture and Education
04:14
Creating Reading with a Rapper
08:12
Using Rap Music to Engage Students
12:14
Challenges and Opportunities
15:25
The Importance of Literacy
17:04
The Impact of Low Literacy
20:53
Advice for Educators and Policymakers
23:24
The Need for Diverse Perspectives
26:12
The Importance of Community
29:54
The Power of the College Experience
32:46
Partnerships with Nike and Microsoft
35:08
Continuing the Work Beyond the Headlines
36:05
Final Thoughts and Takeaways
37:04
The Power of Giving
38:02
Shared Responsibility
39:06
Impact and Ripple Effect

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Culture Raises US. It isn’t just something we’re impacted by, it’s also something we can impact.

As empowered stewards of Culture, it’s time to get smart on how we can continue influencing society while breaking new grounds.

On Culture Raises US, Astor Chambers invites you to join for honest, insightful, and challenging conversations with pioneering cultivators across music, fashion, tech, sports, art, and entertainment.

Summary

Daryl Phillips, Executive Director of the ASAP Foundation, discusses the creation and mission of the foundation, which aims to raise awareness of drug abuse and provide harm reduction strategies. He emphasizes the need to meet people where they are and provide resources for safer drug use.

Phillips also highlights the impact of drug culture on overall culture and the disparities faced by marginalized communities in relation to drug abuse. He calls for personal development, unity, and the sharing of resources as key factors in advancing marginalized communities.

The conversation explores the power of personal conversation and redefining success. It delves into the qualities of leadership and the importance of self-work. The role of role models and the impact they have on personal growth and development is also discussed.

The conversation highlights the significance of consistent inspiration and support in achieving goals. The concept of a village and its role in shaping individuals is explored. Finally, the conversation touches on the influence of positive role models in preventing substance use.

Takeaways

Meet people where they are and provide resources for safer drug use
Recognize the impact of drug culture on overall culture
Address disparities faced by marginalized communities in relation to drug abuse.

Focus on personal development, unity, and sharing resources for the advancement of marginalized communities Personal conversations can trigger a reevaluation of how we define success.

Leadership is a quality that comes from self-work and setting a good example. Role models play a significant role in personal growth and development. Consistent inspiration and support from others can drive personal success. The concept of a village and community support is crucial in shaping individuals. Positive role models can help prevent substance use and provide guidance in life.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Background
02:25
The Creation of the ASAP Foundation
05:02
Expanding the Scope of the Foundation
07:31
The Influence of Drug Culture on Overall Culture
10:01
The Legalization and Regulation of Cannabis
13:54
Shaping and Advancing Culture
18:08
The Impact of Drug Use and Addiction
22:37
Meeting People Where They Are
25:51
Disparities in Drug Abuse in Marginalized Communities
27:34
Advancement of Marginalized Communities
32:24
Success Stories and Transformative Moments
38:16
The Current State of Culture and Advancement of Marginalized Communities
41:57
The Power of Personal Conversation
42:49
Leadership and Self-Work
44:06
Acknowledging and Appreciating Role Models
45:13
Consistent Inspiration and Support
46:32
The Importance of a Village
47:27
Positive Influence and Substance Use


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Culture Raises US. It isn’t just something we’re impacted by, it’s also something we can impact.

As empowered stewards of Culture, it’s time to get smart on how we can continue influencing society while breaking new grounds.

On Culture Raises US, Astor Chambers invites you to join for honest, insightful, and challenging conversations with pioneering cultivators across music, fashion, tech, sports, art, and entertainment.