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

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.5J. Rawls on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jrawls82BOOK: "Youth, Culture, Power" - https://www.amazon.com/Youth-Culture-Power-Teacher-Student-Relationships/dp/1433171252--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!): https://mannyfaces.substack.comSUPPORT QUALITY INDIE HIP HOP JOURNALISM: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfacesManny Faces Media (podcast production company): https://www.mannyfacesmedia.comThe Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy: https://www.hiphopadvocacy.orgSPONSORS / FRIENDS:The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.orgHip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.comHip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces. Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.