Hip Hop Education with Professor of Hip Hop, Dr. J. Rawls of Ohio State University

Hip Hop Can Save America

Manny Faces welcomes Dr. Jason "J. Rawls" Rawls to the show. Dr. Rawls is a long-time producer, DJ, author and educator, and is now the Assistant Professor of Hip Hop at THE Ohio State University, developing curricula for a Hip Hop minor program.

Some key topics covered:

1. Hip Hop Beyond Music: Cultural Diversity

- Embracing the multifaceted aspects of Hip Hop culture, including dance, visual art, and storytelling traditions.

2. Hip Hop Origins: Sociological Significance

- Exploring the historical and sociological roots of Hip Hop, examining its impact on communities and social dynamics.

3. Hip Hop Education: Engagement Through Culture

- Using Hip Hop culture as a tool to connect with and engage students, fostering inclusivity and understanding.

GUEST LINKS:

Dr. Jason Rawls, OSU: https://music.osu.edu/people/rawls.5

J. Rawls on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jrawls82

BOOK: "Youth, Culture, Power" - https://www.amazon.com/Youth-Culture-Power-Teacher-Student-Relationships/dp/1433171252

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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

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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.