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From Beats to Breakthroughs: Hip-Hop as a Blueprint for Change | Manny Faces S3 E20
Kim sits down with Manny Faces—award-winning journalist, speaker, and
cultural strategist—to explore why hip-hop is far more than a music
genre. Manny breaks down hip-hop’s five elements (MCing, DJing,
breaking, graffiti, and knowledge), its Bronx origins amid
disinvestment, and how the culture’s “remix mindset” fuels collaborative
problem-solving across education, mental health, civics, and more. From
the power of the cipher (circles that teach belonging and
social-emotional intelligence) to real examples of “edutainment” and
community building, this conversation reframes hip-hop as a global
engine for resilience and inclusive innovation—especially relevant for
leaders, educators, and women ready to turn culture into actionable
change.
You’ll learn:
- Why hip-hop’s core values—peace, love, unity, and having fun—still
matter.
- How ciphers create psychological safety, agency, and belonging.
- The true origin story: creativity born from scarcity in 1970s Bronx.
- Practical ways hip-hop is used today in classrooms, therapy, and civic
life.
- How to apply a “remix mindset” to solve complex problems in your
community
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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By Kim Brassor | Age of RadioKim sits down with Manny Faces—award-winning journalist, speaker, and
cultural strategist—to explore why hip-hop is far more than a music
genre. Manny breaks down hip-hop’s five elements (MCing, DJing,
breaking, graffiti, and knowledge), its Bronx origins amid
disinvestment, and how the culture’s “remix mindset” fuels collaborative
problem-solving across education, mental health, civics, and more. From
the power of the cipher (circles that teach belonging and
social-emotional intelligence) to real examples of “edutainment” and
community building, this conversation reframes hip-hop as a global
engine for resilience and inclusive innovation—especially relevant for
leaders, educators, and women ready to turn culture into actionable
change.
You’ll learn:
- Why hip-hop’s core values—peace, love, unity, and having fun—still
matter.
- How ciphers create psychological safety, agency, and belonging.
- The true origin story: creativity born from scarcity in 1970s Bronx.
- Practical ways hip-hop is used today in classrooms, therapy, and civic
life.
- How to apply a “remix mindset” to solve complex problems in your
community
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices