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Hip Hop Can Save America

Hip Hop Can Save America

The Center for Hip Hop Advocacy / Manny Faces Media

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"Hip Hop Can Save America!" explores the innovative, inspiring, and often surprising ways Hip Hop music, culture, and sensibilities are improving society in areas such as education, science/technology, health/wellness and more. Hosted by award-winning Hip Hop journalist Manny Faces.
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Hip Hop Can Save America - The Far Right Infiltration of Hip Hop
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04/16/23 • 22 min

Rumble, DJ Akademiks and the hidden danger of platforming so-called "Hip Hop" provocateurs

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Dark money, billionaire financiers, and a relentless digital machine designed specifically to 'mold' impressionable youth to adopt a right wing ideology are finding new, previously unreachable targets -- through Hip Hop.

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Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in conjunction with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy.

Links and resources:

Show website: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com

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, and distributed by Manny Faces.

Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer.

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Hip Hop Can Save America - Youth Empowerment, #HipHopEd, and God with Timothy David Jones
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10/06/20 • 61 min

Scholar, youth leader, minister, poet, rapper, and content curator for probably the largest Hip-Hop based education community in the world -- Timothy David Jones.

Timothy, who is currently a lecturer and Hip-Hop Scholar in Residence at Teachers College, Columbia University, details his path to Hip-Hop based education, how he e-stumbled into his #HipHopEd role, his company Techniques4Learning, and, as an ordained minister, how religion and spirituality blend into the mix.

www.RateThisPodcast.com/hiphop

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Hip Hop Can Save America - Hip-Hop Meets the Orchestra with Thee Phantom
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10/29/21 • 40 min

Peace and love, happy Halloween weekend, perhaps a perfect time to talk to not just A Phantom, but Thee Phantom, the maestro behind the magnificent Illharmonic Orchestra melding the worlds of Hip-Hop and classical music. It’s a fascinating discussion and we're excited to bring it to you.

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For more information about our show, including how to support our high-quality, independent, smart Hip-Hop journalism, visit www.hiphopadvocacy.org/links

Hip-Hip Can Save America! is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy

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Zeps is an independent rapper / Hip Hop artist / event host from Brooklyn, New York who has brought his unique brand of artistry around the world, and into multiple business and entrepreneurship settings. While he continues to make music, his current focus is expanding the Rhymosaurs children's book series that he created.

Hear how the streets of New York City -- and of Europe -- helped Zeps maintain his connection to Hip Hop culture, and deliver it to the delight of audiences all across the globe.

https://www.instagram.com/zepstergram

https://www.rhymosaurs.com

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Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in conjunction with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy.

Links and resources:

Show website: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com

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, and distributed by Manny Faces.

Eternal thanks to Associate Producer, Sommer.

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Hip Hop Can Save America - Hip Hop at Carnegie Hall with LeBrandon Smith
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04/02/22 • 35 min

LeBrandon Smith is the Manager, Social Impact Programs for Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute which serves more than 800,000 young people, families, students, community members, aspiring artists, and educators in New York City, across the United States, and around the globe each season. He’e been with the venerable institution since 2017, helping curate programs, events, and initiatives that benefit a wide range of NYC youth and artists.

We spoke on the verge of the second iteration of School of Thought, the second series of free workshops for rising and professional MCs led by the inimitable Black Thought, of the mighty Roots crew -- and the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.

This masterclass is going on from April 4-7 and culminates in a public showcase at the Hall, followed the next day by Black Thought in conversation with young artists and fans. is just one of the many ways that Smith and the Weill Institute are emphatically, respectfully, and authentically incorporating Hip Hop into the programming at Carnegie Hall.

Now, before we get into it, more content like this is yours -- for free -- simply by signing up to my free Substack newsletter. Curated links to stories like these, innovative and inspiring examples of how Hip Hop culture can improve society, smart editorials, updates about my speaking calendar and more. Please sign up for the ‘Words I Mannyfest’ newsletter on substack, at mannyfaces.substack.com. Again, it’s free, but if you do choose to support my independent, high-level Hip-Hop related journalism, you have that option there as well.

Now, let’s get into it. Here’s my talk with LeBrandon Smith from Carnegie Hall.

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Visit https://mannyfaces.substack.com for more smart, innovative, insightful and inspirational Hip-Hop related content.

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On this episode of Hip-Hop Can Save America!, healing trauma in young people through therapeutic beat making. Dr. Elliot Gann of Today's Future Sound breaks down the concept, his acclaimed work in the field, and the neuroscience behind it all.

www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com

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Hip Hop Can Save America - #VTDITC: Hip-Hop Studies at Virginia Tech with Craig Arthur
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09/29/20 • 52 min

Established in 2016, #VTDITC "fosters community-based experiential learning for & by artists, fans, & scholars" at Virginia Tech. Craig Arthur, the head of community engagement for the university's library system, heads the program which brings the college and the community together through Hip-Hop music and culture.

LIVE at 1pm EST every Monday through Thursday in the month of September, 2020, join Manny Faces in exploring innovative, inspiring, and sometimes surprising ways that Hip-Hop music & culture are uplifting and improving humanity -- in areas such as education, science & technology, health & wellness, social justice, the fine arts, and much more.

Special guests daily, and your comments/questions welcome during the show!

Never miss an episode (plus get special Friday BONUS episodes) by subscribing to the Hip-Hop Can Save America! podcast on your favorite podcast or streaming audio app: https://link.chtbl.com/hhcsa

Visit us on the web for more information at www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/live

Support this work at www.patreon.com/mannyfaces

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Entrepreneurship, the independent media landscape, being Black in media and self-care gems from TK Dutes and C, owner-operators of online, community-oriented radio station Bondfire Radio.

LIVE at 1pm EST every Monday through Thursday in the month of September, join Manny Faces in exploring innovative, inspiring, and sometimes surprising ways that Hip-Hop music & culture are uplifting and improving humanity -- in areas such as education, science & technology, health & wellness, social justice, the fine arts, and much more.

Special guests daily, and your comments/questions welcome during the show!

Never miss an episode (plus get special Friday BONUS episodes) by subscribing to the Hip-Hop Can Save America! podcast on your favorite podcast or streaming audio app: https://link.chtbl.com/hhcsa

Visit us on the web for more information at www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/live

Support this work at www.patreon.com/mannyfaces

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Hip Hop Can Save America - The Healing Power of Hip Hop with Dr. Raphael Travis Jr.
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11/14/23 • 41 min

On this episode of the world's most enlightening Hip Hop podcast, Dr. Raphael Travis Jr. joins us to talk about the healing power of Hip Hop, including his seminal book. "The Healing Power of Hip Hop," which explores the therapeutic and empowering aspects of hip hop culture.

Dr. Travis takes us on a journey through the unique importance of Hip Hop to help society, particularly communities of color, highlighting the empowering narratives that consistently appear in Hip Hop culture: esteem, resilience, growth, community, and social change. These narratives provide a vital purpose for individuals to explore self-identity, cope with adversity, and make crucial decisions.

We further explore the use of Hip Hop concepts in therapy and mental health work, particularly in school settings. Dr. Travis emphasizes the transformative potential of using Hip Hop culture as a platform for self-expression and giving young people a voice. He also delves into the role of technology in music creation and its empowering effect on individuals.

Join us as Dr. Travis challenges traditional curriculum-focused approaches and encourages educators and practitioners to embrace the richness and flexibility of Hip Hop culture, as we hear how this genre can be harnessed as a powerful tool for inclusion, healing, and personal growth in schools and beyond.

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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:

Dr. Raphael Travis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raptjr

SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com

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.

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Hip Hop Can Save America - The Healing Power of Hip-Hop with Dr. Raphael Travis Jr.
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10/16/21 • 75 min

Two of the more recurring topics we’ve covered on this show have been the authentic, compassionate and effective use of Hip-Hop music and culture in educational settings and in therapeutic sessions, both inside and out of school proper. The intersection of these intersections highlights a huge, overarching concept that I and many of the folks I talk to swear by.

It’s the healing power of Hip-Hop.

It’s such a good phrase. Such a concise, complete explanation of why I care so much about spreading the good word about Hip-Hop’s potential to uplift humanity and improve society. The healing power of Hip-Hop.

Of course, only one of us actually wrote the book on the subject. Among a few other things you’ll hear about, Dr. Raphael Travis is a Professor and MSW Program Director at Texas State University in the School of Social Work and author of the book “The Healing Power of Hip Hop.” Dr. Travis and I spoke a little ways back about his work, his research and just how Hip-Hop is able to, well, heal.

Here’s my talk with Dr. Raphael Travis.

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For more information about our show, including how to support quality, independent, smart Hip-Hop journalism, visit www.hiphopadvocacy.org/links

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How many episodes does Hip Hop Can Save America have?

Hip Hop Can Save America currently has 100 episodes available.

What topics does Hip Hop Can Save America cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Music and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Hip Hop Can Save America?

The episode title 'The Far Right Infiltration of Hip Hop' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Hip Hop Can Save America?

The average episode length on Hip Hop Can Save America is 45 minutes.

How often are episodes of Hip Hop Can Save America released?

Episodes of Hip Hop Can Save America are typically released every 8 days, 21 hours.

When was the first episode of Hip Hop Can Save America?

The first episode of Hip Hop Can Save America was released on Jun 5, 2018.

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