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A Case for Re(definition)
Hip-Hop, The Message
Hiphopper Adam Mansbach penned a thought-provoking piece regarding how the term "hip-hop" is thrown around to describe everything from wack music to Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. Yeah, I know. For that reason, there's a need to reclaim what hip-hop means.
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The Darker Mask is Here
Publishing/Literary
BackList has been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Christopher Chambers and Gary Phillips' THE DARKER MASK. Talk about a star-studded anthology.
Events, Publishing/Literary
When I was leaving in Brooklyn (which seems like a lifetime ago), I had to pleasure to attend the first Ft. Greene Literary Festival. Got to get autographs from Amiri Baraka and Sonia Sanchez and even showed Baraka the original BackList t-shirt. He raved about it!
Phelps, Hip-Hop & The Message
Hip-Hop, The Message
I tried to tell folks that people use hip-hop in their everyday life as motivation. I even wrote a book about it. So I wasn't surprised to hear that super athlete and Baltimore resident (shout-out to Charm City), Michael Phelps' motivational soundtrack is chock-full of hip-hop.
New Mosaic Issue: Nikki and Walter
Publishing/Literary
A new issue of Mosaic Magazine, the literary journal founded by Ron Kavanaugh and that I have the pleasure of editing, will be available on September 1. It's a stellar issue and I'm not just saying that.
Bigger Than Hip-Hop, Education, Hip-Hop, Publishing/Literary
Educator and artist Gabriel "Asheru" Benn has a dope program that uses hip-hop to teach and reinforce literacy skills.
BackList is Seeking Interns!
BackList
Attention Aspiring Writers, Marketers and Word Lovers.... Love words? Are you an aspiring writer, marketer or entrepreneur? Do you want to work with a company dedicated to promoting the power of words? Answer yes to any of the questions and this opportunity may be for you!
Author's Hustle, The Message
I've never been an expert at knowing when it's time to move on. A quick review of past romances shows that I have remained on relationship trains to nowhere for far longer than I should. Now, I'm at a crossroads in another relationship--the one with my first book, The Message: 100 Life Lessons From Hip-Hop's Greatest Songs...
Editor Opportunity in South Africa
Publishing/Literary
Amazwi is looking for South African and International writers and editors interested in working as a short-term volunteer with Amazwi's community newspaper, the Amazwi Villager (print and web editions). If you're interested in gaining experience in rural South Africa and working alongside journalists early in their career, seeking mentorship and guidance, this is a wonderful opportunity...
Re:Verse Festival Call for Proposals
BackList, Education, Events, Publishing/Literary
The Re:Verse Literary Conference & Festival provides a platform for literature-based creative thinking and knowledge sharing. Each year we invite educators, community and arts organizations, and artists to participate.
The Message: Using Hip-Hop As a Tool of Engagement
To promote the use of hip-hop as an educational tool, BackList had a lesson plan, discussion guide, and syllabus develop... (read more)
Workshops for All Ages
BackList develops and provides innovative, engaging, and educational programming for both youth and adult audiences... (read more)
On the Road
Check out the photo gallery to see where I've been and what I've been up to!... (read more)
Want Felicia Pride at your engagement or event?
Now Booking for Fall Appearances and Speaking Engagements!... (read more)
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