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Prior to the pandemic, and at the insistence of one of our prior guests Dr. Elliot Gann, I visited Mott Haven Community High School in the Bronx, to see J.C. Hall’s Hip Hop Therapy Studio program in action. This full fledged recording studio was filled with students, hanging out after school to craft, rehearse and record music and spoken word. They were engaged, excited, and bursting with creative brilliance. On the surface, you might think this was simply a music class, an extracurricular club.In some ways, it was. But it’s so much more than that. See, this is what Hip-Hop therapy can look like. The concept and the program was showcased in the award-winning documentary short Mott Haven, exploring how this work was able to so effectively address grief and trauma in the wake of a school tragedy, and after having seen just a taste during my own visit, I wasn’t surprised in the least. So, after much too much time, I finally reached out to kick it with J.C. Hall about the program. Hall, a 2020 Jefferson Award winner for outstanding public service related to this work, broke down how the worlds of Hip-Hip and therapy can -- and should - combine. If you ask me, healing never sounded so good.-----Remember, if you like what we do, please take a moment to rate and review the show.  And if you feel so inclined, you can help support this show and other Hip-Hop and social justice related work at www.patreon.com/mannyfaces.

Khafre Jay is the founder and executive director of Hip Hop For Change, a nonprofit that is empowering youth, adults, and entire communities through the power of Hip-Hop music and culture, with a focus on social justice. We’ll hear how activism nonprofit experience from outside of Hip-Hop can be applied to the advancement of these ideas, how their growing organization had to pivot due to the pandemic, and Jay's plans to use Hip-Hop to... well... help save America, particularly its traditionally underserved and oppressed citizens, one big city at a time.Remember, if you like what we do, please take a moment to rate and review the show.  And if you feel so inclined, you can help support this show and other Hip-Hop and social justice related work at www.patreon.com/mannyfaces.

On this episode, artist, activist and educator, Ellect gave us a taste of how his work with #HipHopIsVoting was aimed at making an impact on the 2020 election cycle as well as the future of civic engagement. As we saw from some local elections, and in a big way in Georgia, these ideas have merit, and can indeed help bring about major change.Ellect also talks about his role as an educator, and as an artist that frequently works issues such as climate change and racial justice into his work.Plus, fun fact: He’s related to someone you know. All in all, Ellect brings a ton to the table when it comes to demonstrating ways that Hip-Hop music and culture can be used to uplift humanity.Remember, if you like what we do, please take a moment to rate and review the show.  And if you feel so inclined, you can help support this show and other Hip-Hop and social justice related work at www.patreon.com/mannyfaces.

On this episode of Hip-Hop Can Save America! aka ‘the world’s smartest Hip-Hop podcast’, (we think very deeply). A look at the intersection of Hip-Hop and philosophy with Dr. Mark Sanders of the University of North Carolina. Our HQ: www.hiphopcansaveamerica.comReview us! www.RateThisPodcast.com/hiphopSupport the show! www.patreon.com/mannyfaces

On this episode of Hip-Hop Can Save America! We hear from Genesis Be, a lifelong artist activist who has put her career, and life, on the line making politically charged music, groundbreaking public statements and quite literally, helped make history. www.RateThisPodcast.com/hiphopwww.hiphopcansaveamerica.comwww.mannyfaces.com

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.comwww.ratethispodcast.com/hiphop

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

For close to 20 years, Corey James Gray (formerly known as Illspokinn) has been at the helm of Freestyle Mondays, a live, interactive, Hip-Hop event series featuring gameshow-styled, impromptu rap battles, backed by an incredible live band. It's among the best Hip-Hop experiences in the world (and has, in fact, branched out to several countries). Corey explains the history of the event, and how it, and he, has evolved over the years, and through the Coronavirus pandemic, to be able to virtually continue the series, and his own artistic journey.

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/hhcsaVisit us on the web for more information at www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/liveSupport this work at www.patreon.com/mannyfaces

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/hhcsaVisit us on the web for more information at www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/liveSupport this work at www.patreon.com/mannyfaces

A fascinating discussion about the ways Hip-Hop music and culture are yielding positive results when applied in school counseling and mental heath therapy settings with youth.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, plus 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/hhcsaVisit us on the web for more information at www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/liveSupport this work at www.patreon.com/mannyfaces

Sommer runs The Mixtape Museum, dedicated to documenting, archiving, and preserving the history and artifacts related to mixtapes, showcasing their importance to the spread of Hip-Hop music and culture in the U.S. and throughout the world. She also runs an acclaimed initiative called #HipHopHacks, which uses Hip-Hop music and technology to engage with young people and help introduce them to STEM/STEAM fields.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/hhcsaVisit us on the web for more information at www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/liveSupport this work at www.patreon.com/mannyfaces

Educator and co-founder of nonprofit Hip Hop Association of Advancement and Education talks about teaching with and about Hip-Hop on a collegiate level, adapting through the COVID-19 crisis, and the organization's upcoming Global Conference on Hip Hop Education, taking place in February, 2020.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/hhcsaVisit us on the web for more information at www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/liveSupport this work at www.patreon.com/mannyfaces

Dr. Nate Nevado is a college educator and counselor whose primary concern is helping guide students to success -- both academically and in life. On this episode, he explains how Hip-Hop music and culture help him do both.Part of a special LIVE podcast series, broadcasting 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/hhcsaVisit us on the web for more information at www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/liveSupport this work at www.patreon.com/mannyfaces

Delvyn Case is an educator, musician, and writer who covers the intersection of popular music and Christianity. We discuss his recent op-ed, "Why White Christians Need Hip-Hop."Hip-Hip Can Save America! LIVE is a month-long livestream series happening 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/hhcsaVisit us on the web for more information at www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/liveSupport this work at www.patreon.com/mannyfaces

#CultureFix is a "global network of creatives who are making social impact," often intersecting with the Hip-Hop community to help connect and facilitate collaboration and collective progress. Co-founders Nora Rahimian and Natalie Crue join Manny Faces to discuss the past, present, and future of the movement.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/hhcsaVisit us on the web for more information at www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/liveSupport this work at www.patreon.com/mannyfaces

Today's guest is Elena Romero, professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology, and author of Free Stylin': How Hip Hop Changed the Fashion Industry, who recently made an appearance on Netflix documentary, The Remix: Hip-Hop X Fashion.The Hip-Hop Can Save America! podcast is 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/hhcsaVisit us on the web for more information at www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/liveSupport this work at www.patreon.com/mannyfaces

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.Today's guest is Lori Rose Benson, CEO and Executive Director of Hip Hop Public Health, a nonprofit that is "building health equity through the transformative power of music, art, and science."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/hhcsaVisit us on the web for more information at www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/liveSupport this work at www.patreon.com/mannyfaces

News Beat blends high-level social justice journalism, including interviews with academics, activists, and directly to those affected by injustice, lays it all down over a mood-setting musical bed, and often interspersing original lyrical contributions from independent Hip-Hop artists.This compelling podcast was awarded Best Journalism Podcast at the 2018 New York Press Club Journalism Awards, as well as the 2019 and 2020 Society of Professional Journalists/PCLI Awards.This episode is part of the September 2020 LIVE episode series of "Hip-Hop Can Save America!"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/hhcsaVisit us on the web for more information at www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/liveSupport this work at www.patreon.com/mannyfaces

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!Today's guest, Mikal Amin, has worked with institutions, organizations, often with youth, in many countries throughout the world, and is an artist, teacher, and Hip-Hop pedagogy advocate.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/hhcsaVisit us on the web for more information at www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/liveSupport this work at www.patreon.com/mannyfaces