Hip Hop Can Save America!

Hip Hop Can Save America!

"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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The Wisdom of Toni Blackman - Hip Hop, The Cypher, Staying Motivated and Other Gems
May 09, 202501:11:37

The Wisdom of Toni Blackman - Hip Hop, The Cypher, Staying Motivated and Other Gems

Toni Blackman is a groundbreaking artist and educator who has captivated audiences worldwide - 50 countries to date! As the first official U.S. Hip Hop Ambassador, she has performed at prestigious venues like the UN, Carnegie Hall, and the Apollo Theater. A pioneer in Hip Hop theater and education,...

This is What Top Tier Hip Hop Content Creation Looks Like With Instagrammer REAL QUICK
May 03, 202539:03

This is What Top Tier Hip Hop Content Creation Looks Like With Instagrammer REAL QUICK

In a sea of Hip Hop content creators, few stand out as producing high quality work that truly represents the breadth and depth of the genre, with the reverence and respect it deserves. Now normally, you'd probably think I'm talking about myself... And, you damn right. But I think that's what made t...

HHCSA IN PERSON! With artist, producer, educator & author John Robinson
March 26, 202555:33

HHCSA IN PERSON! With artist, producer, educator & author John Robinson

This episode is a bit different, but it’s also one of my favorites as this was the first live and IN PERSON episode of Hip Hop Can Save America! It was filmed in front of a live audience during PodJamATL, where we and two other Atlanta-area podcasts were invited to film an episode at their event.&n...

Hip Hop Summit at the 2025 Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee with Dr. Adia Winfrey
March 07, 202521:00

Hip Hop Summit at the 2025 Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee with Dr. Adia Winfrey

Today’s drop is a quickie, due to the fact that what I want to share with you is starting today. Each year, the city of Selma, Alabama hosts the  Bridge Crossing Jubilee , a commemoration of the 1965 civil rights march and subsequent attack on demonstrators infamously known as  Blood...

Hip Hop and Mental Health Therapy with Dr. Randy Sconiers of Mental-Hop
February 27, 202545:06

Hip Hop and Mental Health Therapy with Dr. Randy Sconiers of Mental-Hop

On this episode, an interview with Dr. Randy Sconiers LCSW, founder of the Mental-Hop platform that mixes Hip Hop music and culture with mental health education. For more on Dr. Sconiers, visit www.doctorsconiersspeaks.com PLEASE SUPPORT THIS WORK: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces or https://mann...

Upcoming Hip Hop Conferences / Calls For Papers
February 25, 202521:39

Upcoming Hip Hop Conferences / Calls For Papers

Upcoming Hip Hop academic conferences and CFP due dates. PLEASE SUPPORT THIS WORK: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces or https://mannyfaces.substack.com --- 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 R...

Did Kendrick's Performance Even Matter? (SPOILER: Yes, if we do THIS...)
February 20, 202517:09

Did Kendrick's Performance Even Matter? (SPOILER: Yes, if we do THIS...)

Was Kendrick's performance too subtle? Was it too much? Was it hypocritical? Was it effective? Was it “divisive”? Was it flashy enough? Should there have been more guests, more hits, less dense material? It doesn't matter. What DOES matter, is what we decide to do next. PLEASE SUPPORT THIS WORK: ht...

Is THIS What HIP HOP Has Become?!? Snoop Dogg, Nelly, the Trump Inauguration, and #TheCulture
January 25, 202514:17

Is THIS What HIP HOP Has Become?!? Snoop Dogg, Nelly, the Trump Inauguration, and #TheCulture

Several prominent rap artists including Snoop Dogg, Nelly, Rick Ross, and Soulja Boy, have made a lot of noise for choosing to perform at events linked to the second inauguration of President Donald Trump, in particular, the Crypto Ball, a gathering of the crypto industry supporting Trump's electio...