EPISODE · Feb 7, 2024 · 1H 5M
"I Want to Make The World a Better Place"
from Hot Topics! · host A Step Ahead Tutoring Services
Welcome to Hot Topics! In this episode, host Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest and musician Aaron Schiffman about the power of music in promoting social change and raising awareness.Aaron is a talented musician who is on a mission to make the world a better place through his music. He shares his goal of inspiring people and spreading a positive message through his art. The episode explores how music can be a powerful tool in addressing social injustices and challenging extremist ideologies, such as those of the Proud Boys.Aaron aims to spark controversy and gain publicity by challenging double standards and racism perpetuated by certain groups. He emphasizes the need for more representation in the media and discusses the backlash faced by actress Halle Bailey, a young Black woman who played the character Ariel in the live-action remake of "The Little Mermaid" in 2023 (Ariel was White in the original animated film made in 1989). This conversation touches on important topics such as systemic racism, income disparities, and the privilege that even poor white individuals may possess.Furthermore, Aaron and Gabrielle discuss the fear and backlash that arose after Barack Obama's presidential elections and the role of education in combating these issues. They highlight the potential of music to bring about change and raise awareness, as well as the importance of continuous learning and understanding different cultures and perspectives.The episode also explores the influence of Black culture on various music genres and touches on the topic of cultural appropriation. Aaron shares his personal journey into music and emphasizes the power of words and poetry in uplifting and bringing about change. He expresses his desire to use his music as a means to fight for social justice and provoke reactions.Overall, this episode aims to inspire listeners and encourage them to take action in their own lives. Through the conversations between Aaron Schiffman and Gabrielle Crichlow, listeners are invited to reflect on the potential of music to promote social change, address social injustices, and raise awareness.Who is Aaron Schiffman?Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Aaron Schiffman, who also goes by Double AA (pronounced double a), has had a huge passion for music and entertainment since he was a kid. One of his early introductions into hip hop was hearing the rapper Coolio everywhere. He started playing guitar at age eight and later got into other instruments, such as piano. He also loves comic book superheroes and has always dreamed of going out and saving the world. He is also a known activist who fights for civil rights. He is working on his debut album, “The Kid Who Wanted to be a Superhero,” and various other projects.You can find Aaron:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaron.i.schiffmanOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doubleaaofficial/On Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoubleAAOffOn Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/doubleaaofficialWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/fk4blUwXz3IRate this episode on IMDB: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt33111178/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk********************************************Follow Gabrielle Crichlow: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn X: https://www.twitter.com/ASATS2013 On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/On YouTube: https://youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservicesOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.com Visit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com Sign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribe Sign up for our text list: https://tapit.us/cipPJO Check out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcastSupport us:Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013Zelle: [email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/supportOriginal date of episode: May 28, 2023
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Welcome to Hot Topics! In this episode, host Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest and musician Aaron Schiffman about the power of music in promoting social change and raising awareness.Aaron is a talented musician who is on a mission to make the world a better place through his music. He shares his goal of inspiring people and spreading a positive message through his art. The episode explores how music can be a powerful tool in addressing social injustices and challenging extremist ideologies, such as those of the Proud Boys.Aaron aims to spark controversy and gain publicity by challenging double standards and racism perpetuated by certain groups. He emphasizes the need for more representation in the media and discusses the backlash faced by actress Halle Bailey, a young Black woman who played the character Ariel in the live-action remake of "The Little Mermaid" in 2023 (Ariel was White in the original animated film made in 1989). This conversation touches on important topics such as systemic racism, income disparities, and the privilege that even poor white individuals may possess.Furthermore, Aaron and Gabrielle discuss the fear and backlash that arose after Barack Obama's presidential elections and the role of education in combating these issues. They highlight the potential of music to bring about change and raise awareness, as well as the importance of continuous learning and understanding different cultures and perspectives.The episode also explores the influence of Black culture on various music genres and touches on the topic of cultural appropriation. Aaron shares his personal journey into music and emphasizes the power of words and poetry in uplifting and bringing about change. He expresses his desire to use his music as a means to fight for social justice and provoke reactions.Overall, this episode aims to inspire listeners and encourage them to take action in their own lives. Through the conversations between Aaron Schiffman and Gabrielle Crichlow, listeners are invited to reflect on the potential of music to promote social change, address social injustices, and raise awareness.Who is Aaron Schiffman?Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Aaron Schiffman, who also goes by Double AA (pronounced double a), has had a huge passion for music and entertainment since he was a kid. One of his early introductions into hip hop was hearing the rapper Coolio everywhere. He started playing guitar at age eight and later got into other instruments, such as piano. He also loves comic book superheroes and has always dreamed of going out and saving the world. He is also a known activist who fights for civil rights. He is working on his debut album, “The Kid Who Wanted to be a Superhero,” and various other projects.You can find Aaron:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaron.i.schiffmanOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doubleaaofficial/On Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoubleAAOffOn Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/doubleaaofficialWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/fk4blUwXz3IRate this episode on IMDB: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt33111178/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk********************************************Follow Gabrielle Crichlow: On Facebook: <a...
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