Hip-Hop Can Save America
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Hip Hop Doesn't Need 'More Balance' in the Mainstream! (Wait. What??)
Many people long for more "balance" when it comes to the content of rap music being played on radio or is promoted on streaming and social media channels. Manny Faces suggests we shouldn't focus on the mainstream music business at all when it comes to finding ways to change what young people are be...
Music & Message: Y?'s Blueprint for Activism Through Art, Music and Hip Hop Culture!
On this episode we explore the intersection of Hip Hop and social change with Yogi "Y?" Guyadin (@whynotshowlove) on the latest episode of "Hip Hop Can Save America." Host Manny Faces engages with the Hip Hop ARTivist and educator on a range of topics, from the relevance of intergenerational wisdom...
Hip Hop x Financial Empowerment with fintech founder, DIVINE of Solvent
In this episode of "Hip Hop Can Save America," host Manny Faces engages with financial tech entrepreneur DIVINE to examine the intersection of Hip Hop, technology, and finance. DIVINE introduces his platform, Solvent, which empowers system-impacted individuals through financial literacy and entrepr...
Social and Emotional Learning through Hip Hop? Jamila Sams & We Do It 4 The Culture's SEL curriculum
Manny Faces speaks with Jamila Sams , a passionate and visionary educator who is deeply committed to harnessing the transformative power of education to uplift communities. At the heart of her pedagogy lies a profound connection to Hip Hop culture, which she sees as a vital instrument for enriching...
A "Hip Hop Task Force" in Congress? Rep. Jamaal Bowman on Hip Hop as a political force for change
Representative Jamaal Bowman from New York joins Manny Faces to delve into the mission of the newly launched "Hip Hop Task Force" on Capitol Hill, exploring how Hip Hop culture can be leveraged to effect change in politics and society. Ranging from the intersection of Hip Hop and social justice to ...
RAP MUSIC ON TRIAL: Is Hip Hop a Target of Law Enforcement? Kemba and J.M. Harper from "As We Speak"
"As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial" is a documentary / dramatization currently airing on Paramount+. On this excerpt from the "Hip-Hop Can Save America!" Livestream Show, host Manny Faces delves deep into the intersection of hip hop, activism, and social justice with the film's director, J.M. Harper,...
How Can "The Hip Hop Mindset" Lead You To A Successful Life?
In this episode of "Hip Hop Can Save America," Manny Faces sits with Dr. Toby Jenkins, who reveals the secret power of "The Hip Hop Mindset" in helping shape leaders and revolutionize education. From activism to self-help to leadership, her book "The Hip Hop Mindset: Success Strategies for Educator...
Hip Hop Studies x Hip Hop Archiving with Dr. Murray Forman
We welcome Hip Hop academic Dr. Murray Forman to discuss "That's The Joint: The Hip Hop Studies Reader," the groundbreaking book on Hip Hop studies. This deep dive episode examines how the book, now in its third edition, serves as a crucial resource for bringing structured, scholarly attention to H...