Episode 20 - Rhymes and Reason: The Intersection of Black History and Hip Hop

In the first episode of our series, Professor Maurice Nova Johnson shares his expertise and passion for culturally relevant pedagogy in hip hop education. Discover how he harnesses the power of hip hop culture to create an immersive learning experience that resonates with students. From dissecting lyrics to analyzing social issues, Professor Johnson demonstrates how hip hop serves as a vehicle for critical thinking, empowerment, and social change in the classroom. Tune in to learn how education and hip hop intersect to inspire the next generation. Professor Maurice Johnson, who most of us know as Nova, is an educator, a researcher, curriculum consultant, and a current doctoral student. He’s a graduate of both the Florida A&M School of Journalism & Graphic Communication and the Florida State University College of Communication and Information. He has presented academic research on the intersection of Hip Hop culture and education and has explored not only multicultural education, but multicultural marketing as well.