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Hip Hop Can Save America

Manny Faces Media

"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 journalist Manny Faces, HHCSA is a 2025 Gold recipient of the Signal Award for Best Music Podcast, and has been adapted into the Cornel West-endorsed book, "Hip Hop Can Save America! Inspiration for the Nation from a Culture of Innovation"

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39:05

The Resistance, Power, and Voice of Hip Hop with...

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2025/10/14

Discover how Hip Hop becomes a powerful force for resistance, community, and transformation in this engaging interview from the "Hip Hop Can Save America" podcast! Host Manny Faces sits down with Ashley Tate, Assistant Professor of Dance at UNC Charlotte and founder of the "To the Beat Y'all: A Hip Hop Symposium" to explore the roots and real impact of street dance, embodied self-affirmation, and the vibrant diversity within Hip Hop culture. Whether you're an artist, educator, parent, community

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35:49

Trump, PragerU, and The Attack on Education - And How...

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2025/10/05

Donald Trump's dismantling of the Department of Education, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and PBS, Project 2025's education agenda, and Prager University’s expansion into classrooms are all part of a long-planned, orchestrated plan to thorouoghly control what kids learn and how they think. This video breaks down how PragerU operates, why it’s so dangerous for all students (especially Black and marginalized communities), and how Hip Hop culture — from KRS-One’s “You Must Learn” to modern Hip

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15:19

What Freestyle Rappers Can Teach Us About Building a...

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2025/09/26

Every Friday night from May through November in New York City, Union Square transforms into a circle of unity, creativity, and raw Hip Hop brilliance. This video essay explores Legendary Cyphers — a grassroots gathering where freestyle rap, poetry, music, and community collide to show the true power of Hip Hop culture.From the late founder Daniel “Majesty” Sanchez to today’s artists and organizers who carry on his vision, Legendary Cyphers represents more than music. It’s a living blueprint for

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10:14

Hip Hop Has What Our Schools Are MIssing

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2025/09/02

Audio version of a recent opinion piece of mine, published in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.--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 RESOURCES:LINKS TO SHOW WEBSITE/YOUTUBE/INFO: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.comMANNY FACES: https://www.mannyfaces.comNEWSLETTER (free!):

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03:16

Hip Hop Can Save America is now a book!! Plus, quick...

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2025/08/11

In this quick update episode, Manny Faces -- award-winning Hip Hop journalist, podcaster, consultant, and now author -- shares some exciting news about the return of the "Hip Hop Can Save America!" podcast and his brand new book!What’s Inside This Episode:Podcast Relaunch:Get ready! The award-winning show is coming back soon with (mostly) weekly episodes. Expect more inspiring interviews with educators, activists, teaching artists, entrepreneurs, and innovators leveraging hip hop to uplift

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01:11:37

The Wisdom of Toni Blackman - Hip Hop, The Cypher,...

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2025/05/09

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, Toni was both an Echoing Green and a Soros Fellow for programs she created like Rhyme Like a Girl and The Freestyle Union. She has also worked as a Spoken Word/Rap Coach for Disney's Emmy Award-winning

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39:03

This is What Top Tier Hip Hop Content Creation Looks...

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2025/05/03

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 this guest special is that I'm not just gonna give a slot to any old creator out here in these electronic streets. Nah, REAL QUICK is different. He's created a weekly Instagram series under @real_quick_qgtm

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55:33

HHCSA IN PERSON! With artist, producer, educator &...

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2025/03/26

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.It gave me the opportunity to bring out as my guest, a long-time, world-touring, indie rap artist, dope wordsmith, beatmaker and producer, educator, author, and all around cool cat, John Robinson who some

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21:00

Hip Hop Summit at the 2025 Selma Bridge Crossing...

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2025/03/07

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 theBridge Crossing Jubilee, a commemoration of the 1965 civil rights march and subsequent attack on demonstrators infamously known asBloody Sunday.As part of this remembrance,Dr. Adia Winfreyhelps orchestrate theIntergenerational Hip Hop Political Summit, replete with performances, speakers, and announcing a call-to-action for members of the Hip Hop community in

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45:06

Hip Hop and Mental Health Therapy with Dr. Randy...

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2025/02/27

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.comPLEASE 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 RESOURCES:SHOW WEBSITE:

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21:39

Upcoming Hip Hop Conferences / Calls For Papers

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2025/02/25

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 RESOURCES:SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.comON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watchMANNY FACES: https://www.mannyfaces.comNEWSLETTER (free!):

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17:09

Did Kendrick's Performance Even Matter? (SPOILER:...

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2025/02/20

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: 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

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14:17

Is THIS What HIP HOP Has Become?!? Snoop Dogg, Nelly,...

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2025/01/25

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 election, and the controversial coins tied to the first family.Lost in a lot of the emotions but critics and supporters alike, was that these actions, while perpetrated by Hip Hop artists, don't reflect Hip

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40:36

Lupe Fiasco's A.I. Fiasco! | Rapper Faces Backlash...

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2025/01/11

PLEASE SUPPORT THIS WORK: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfacesLupe Fiasco, now a rap professor at Johns Hopkins' Peabody Institute, continues his work bringing hip hop into academia, but his "Endless LUP" collaboration with MIT to create AI-generated Lupe Fiasco rap songs has ignited controversy. Critics argue that using AI to produce music, especially from a cultural icon like Lupe, risks further gentrifying hip hop and stripping it of its authentic roots. This excerpt from our full live broadcast

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01:27:04

Hip Hop News That Isn't About Dumb Sh*t - Week of...

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2024/12/19

This is a a recap of inspirational, innovative, and insightful Hip Hop news shared in the Hip Hop Can Save America! newsletter, taken from the Hip Hop Can Save America! weekly livestream show. Some topics covered include Hip Hop x education, Hip Hop x mental health therapy, Hip Hop x archiving, and more!Enjoy!----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:

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20:51

Hip Hop at SiriusXM with Joshua "J1" Raiford, VP of...

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2024/12/18

In this episode, get an insider's look at the state of Hip Hop radio and streaming with SiriusXM & Pandora VP of Music Programming, Joshua "J1" Raiford! Discover how streaming and satellite platforms are changing the way we experience Hip Hop and creating opportunities for artists of all generations.In this exclusive conversation with Manny Faces and J1, learn about:How streaming technology saved hip hop after nearly destroying itSiriusXM's partnerships with HBCUsWhy data doesn't tell the whole

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36:07

Hip Hop News That Isn't About Dumb Sh*t - Week of...

Hip Hop Can Save America ·

2024/12/10

Here's something a little different to celebrate 100 episodes! This is a a recap of inspirational, innovative, and insightful Hip Hop news shared in the Hip Hop Can Save America! newsletter, taken from the Hip Hop Can Save America! weekly livestream show. I think you'll like it. Email manny@mannyfaces.com to let me know if I should keep doing it!Enjoy!----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

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40:18

Inside Loyola's Hip Hop Bachelor's Program with Prof....

Hip Hop Can Save America ·

2024/12/04

Discover how Loyola University is revolutionizing music education with the nation's first Bachelor's degree in Hip Hop & R&B! Join Manny Faces for an in-depth conversation with Professor Raney Antoine Jr., a musician and educator shaping the future of Hip Hop studies.Get an inside look at:- The groundbreaking Hip Hop & R&B degree program- How students get direct access to Grammy-winning producers- The program's exclusive Roc Nation distribution deal- Real success stories of graduates

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39:48

Hip Hop at Howard: Hip Hop Studies Conference and...

Hip Hop Can Save America ·

2024/11/10

Discover how Howard University is helping revolutionize Hip Hop education! Join Manny Faces for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Msia Kibona Clark and Dr. Roger Caruth about Howard's new Hip Hop Studies minor program and 2024 Hip Hop Studies conference.In this discussion, learn about:Howard's pioneering new Hip Hop Studies minorThe intersection of Hip Hop, technology, and social changeHow Gen Z is reshaping Hip Hop culture and educationHip Hop's global impact from Africa to EuropeThe future of

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42:46

"We Have The Tools To Heal Within Our Community" -...

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2024/10/31

In this eye-opening interview, Manny Faces sits down with Dr. James Norris, the "other Dr. J," to explore the groundbreaking Rhythms of Healing initiative. Learn how this innovative program is:- Using Hip Hop as a powerful tool for adult mental health- Bridging the gap between traditional therapy and cultural relevance- Empowering communities with self-healing tools rooted in Hip Hop cultureHighlights include:✓ The difference between using Hip Hop for connection vs. healing✓ How Hip Hop can rewire

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