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Noting that most popular music is misogynistic, Dr. María Cristina Santana, interim director of women's studies at the University of Central Florida, began her talk on women and rap by posting the question, "How do we find respect in popular music?"
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I had the pleasure to visit Ocean County Public Library system for three days in July. It was a packed few days. During my time there, I facilitated four interactive workshops for teens at a juvenile detention center and at three branch libraries. The theme of the workshops was "This is Me" and the young people had the opportunity to create soundtracks to their lives.
Need a Speaker?
Fall is right around the corner and many schools and organizations will begin planning for Spring events. If you're in need of a speaker, consider...me. I know, blatant self-promo. But I wouldn't suggest myself if I didn't believe in the programming I provide.
Shout-out to the folk over at ThisisRealMusic.com. They interviewed me last year at the Black Lily Film Festival in Philadelphia. You can check out the interview here. It's very, very hard for me to watch myself. So far I've seen a few moments of it to declare that I'm looking a little crazy. But hopefully, you'll enjoy it!
In an effort to encourage and inspire youth to read and use the power of their voice, Grammy® winner, actor and children's author Common, launches the first national online book club at www.commongroundfoundation.org/thecorner.html. The Corner book club is an interactive way for 8th-12th grade students to learn and to talk about reading materials that are relevant to their life.
On the BackList - Week of 1.25.09
This exciting collection introduces the first-ever annual anthology of writing solely by African Americans. Here are remarkable essays on a variety of subjects informed by--but not necessarily about--the experience of blackness as seen through the eyes of some of our finest writers.
By Fellina Pride For as long as I can remember, whenever I would hear people mention Atlantic City I would automatically think of the boardwalk, the casinos and the hotels. That changed on November 21st when Felicia and I traveled to the city to conduct a presentation at Viking Academy High School and at the Atlantic City Free Public Library for THE MESSAGE.
Shout-out to Tony Muhammad, hip-hop educators and a friend of THE MESSAGE, for writing this report to document all that's going on in the other world of hip-hop. I was upset I couldn't attend the conference, so I'm thankful for this review of events.
Today Jeff Chang was named a 2008 USA Ford Fellow in Literature by United States Artists, a national arts advocacy organization that invests in America's artists and illuminates the value of artists to society.
Here's an interview I conducted in 2004 with one of my powerful and dynamic sistafriends Black Artemis aka Sofia Quintero. She was representing as a writer and activist way before I met her. But since our interview, she's gone on to co-found Sister Outsider Entertainment with another changemaker Elisha Miranda. Their company has been involved with a plethora of edutainment projects including the recently released hip-hop fiction curriculum CONSCIOUS WOMEN ROCK THE PAGE. I could go on and on about Sofia's accomplishments, but for right now, take some time and check out the interview. As always, she's droppin' science.
Renowned poet Nikki Giovanni is releasing a new book this October called HIP-HOP SPEAKS TO CHILDREN.
Percy Carey Talks Comics
Percy Carey, known to the hip-hop world as MF Grimm is starting a new column about comics for Complex Magazine online. Last year, Carey released SENTENCES, a graphic memoir that detailed his rather eventful life. It's described as a cautionary tale.
Remixing the Art of Social Change
This is a two day teach-in dedicated to capacity building for hip-hop non-profits, non profits using hip-hop and non profits that self identify as working with the hip-hop generation.
Faith Evans Tells Her Story
I've always wondered many things about Faith Evans. Particularly what drew her to marry Notorious B.I.G., after only knowing him for a short time; what she thought about the overhyped east-west coast rap beef; and what she thinks about the legacy of her her former husband and child's father, Christopher Wallace.
A Case for Re(definition)
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.
Phelps, 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.
Educator and artist Gabriel "Asheru" Benn has a dope program that uses hip-hop to teach and reinforce literacy skills.
Check me out in the April/May issue of GIANT magazine. I'm talking about hip-hop and THE MESSAGE.
2008 Hip-Hop Appreciation Week
This year's theme for the 11th annual Hiphop Appreciation Week, which takes place May 18-25, is empowerment. Founded by the Temple of Hiphop, the nationwide celebration allows the hip-hop community to make a deliberate effort to engage in the principles of peace, love, unity, and safe fun. See the note from Minister Server after the cut and for those who haven't had a chance to pick up my book THE MESSAGE: 100 LIFE LESSONS FROM HIP-HOP'S GREATEST SONGS, it's a perfect companion for this year's HipHop Appreciation Week...
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)
Step to the Mic
New E-Blast Promotion Service! STEP TO THE MIC and tell our audience about your latest project, product, or upcoming eve... (read more)
Want Felicia Pride at Your Engagement or Event?
Now Booking for Fall and Spring Appearances and Speaking Engagements!... (read more)
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