In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, our host, Mazi Mutafa, speaks with Prowess the Testament and Substantial. They discuss the importance of conventions and their connection to hip-hop culture, the intersection of hip-hop and anime, how Japanese technology has influenced the world of hip-hop, how Japan has been influenced by the African American community, how anime and K-pop are introducing American audiences to new languages, and the connection between comic books and hip-hop. 

Co-host Patrick Washington talks to educator, poet, and writer, Dr. Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman. 

Patrick sits down with the 2024 Washington DC Youth Poet Laureate, Isaac Yebio. 

Mazi Mutafa speaks with Asad Ali Jafri. They discuss the Towards 2040 Creative Leaders Fellowship. 

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