Category: Education
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That’s Rocawear: Impact Repertory (Video)
In the sixth series of their viral video campaign to celebrate the Rocawear legacy, the brand features Impact Repertory. The organization operates as a branch of New Heritage Theatre Group (NHTG), which was established in 1964 and is one of the oldest Black not-for-profit theatre companies in New York City. Two young men from Impact…
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Harvard University’s Hip Hop Archive & “Cutting Edge” Series With 9th Wonder (@9thWonderMusic) Video
Two weeks ago Harvard University’s Hip Hop Archives debuted a new series, "Cutting Edge", one goal of which is to provide an opportunity for hip hop students and fans to learn from artists. The Hip Hop Archives chose 9th Wonder to kick off the new series. As part of the "Cutting Edge", 9th Wonder visited…
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AlLindstrom (@AlLindstromcom) Presents: Listening Party With Jeff Sledge (@IAmJeffSledge) (Video)
One month ago AlLindstrom.com gave up and coming artists the opportunity to submit their music via email to A&R Jeff Sledge. The idea was simple: artists send in music, Jeff Sledge reviews it. Here we watch him listen to several artist submissions and provide feedback. Several tips Jeff Slege gives in this listening session include…
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Psalm One (@PsalmOne) To Write & Record w/ Inner City Youth Via ASCAP & America SCORES Program (News)
I love to see artists giving back. Chicago’s Psalm One, in collaboration with ASCAP and America SCORES, will embark on a nine-city tour for the ASCAP Songwriter Residency at America SCORES. America SCORES is a mentorship program that provides a platform for songwriters to connect and give back to their local communities by engaging and…
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Dr. Mark Anthony Neal’s (@NewBlackMan) ‘Left Of Black’ Tackles Hip Hop & Politics (Video)
On the next episode of Dr. Neal’s TV show Left of Black, he will be joined in the studio by Lester Spence, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Johns Hopkins University and author of Stare in the Darkness: The Limits of Hip-Hop and Black Politics. The two are set to discuss why people are still apprehensive about…
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Harlem Hip-Hop Tours (@H3Tours) Provides Free Entrepreneurship Workshops for NYC Public Schools (News)
Harlem Hip Hop Tours (H3) has just launched a new program to encourage entrepreneurship for kids in the New York City public school system. H3 Tours will be providing free entrepreneurship workshops for NYC public schools, grades 7-12. Each workshop is taught by the Harlem Hip-Hop Tours founder and CEO, Adrienne Smith. Each workshop lasts…
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Professor & Hip Hop Archives Director Marcyliena Morgan Discuss Importance of Hip Hop Education & Culture
Professor Marcyliena Morgan, director of The Hip Hop Archives at Harvard University and author of the book The Real Hip Hop: Battling for Knowledge, Power, and Respect in the LA Underground, was recently interviewed by Rolling Out during their visit to the archives at Harvard. During their talk, Professor Morgan discussed the importance of studying hip…
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Black Eye Peas apl.de.ap’s Philippine Education Campaign (News)
Members of the Black Eye Peas continue with their trend of creating and supporting education and technology initiatives around the globe. This time around, Fil-American apl.de.ap is launching the "We Can Do Anything" campaign in his home country of Manilla, Philippines. The initiative is a partnership between apl.de.ap’s foundation and a local Filipino organization; the…
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Dr. Mark Anthony Neal’s (@NewBlackMan) ‘Left Of Black Season 2: Episode 1’ w/ Michael Eric Dyson (@MichaelEDyson) [Video]
Dr. Neal’s Left Of Black weekly series returns for a second season with special guest Michael Eric Dyson. During the season premiere, the two discuss President Obama’s accomplishments and challenges, as well as Dr. Cornel West’s outlook of the Obama administration to date. In addition to the above, Dr.’s Neal and Dyson talk about the importance…