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Amirah Sackett is the Voice of America
Amirah Sackett is the Voice of America
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A Case for a Hip-Hop Hall of Fame
A Case for a Hip-Hop Hall of Fame
For The CultureGuest UserApril 1, 2025Words Beats & Life Inc., WBL, Mikal Amin Lee, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture, Universal Hip Hop Museum, Nas, Dr. Dre, Tupac Shakur, Marshal Mathers, Bronx, Eminem, RUN D.M.C., LL Cool J, N.W.A., Biggie Smalls, Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, Grandmaster Flash, Furious Five, hip-hopComment
Creating Change With Art | Something to Say (08-27-2024)
Creating Change With Art | Something to Say (08-27-2024)
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Pro-Tips with Chef Rock Harper
Pro-Tips with Chef Rock Harper
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"Beyond Breaking Barriers" A Conversation with Rosa Clemente
"Beyond Breaking Barriers" A Conversation with Rosa Clemente
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The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century
The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century
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A Conversation with DC DJ Geena Marie
A Conversation with DC DJ Geena Marie
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kNOw new leaders ep. 09 | Jamila Sams
kNOw new leaders ep. 09 | Jamila Sams
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Competing on a Global Stage | Hip-Hop in São Paulo
Competing on a Global Stage | Hip-Hop in São Paulo
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Calligraffiti Workshop with Max Gibbons
Calligraffiti Workshop with Max Gibbons
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Breaking at the Olympics - What it means for Hip Hop culture
Breaking at the Olympics - What it means for Hip Hop culture
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DJ P.U.D.G.E's Pro Tips for a Successful DJ Career
DJ P.U.D.G.E's Pro Tips for a Successful DJ Career
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Is Rap Reality or is Reality Rap?
Is Rap Reality or is Reality Rap?
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How to create Sticker Art | Street Art Class #4
How to create Sticker Art | Street Art Class #4
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From DC's Black Broadway to Academy Director of Poetry | Exclusive Interview
From DC's Black Broadway to Academy Director of Poetry | Exclusive Interview
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Pro Tip with Nerd The Poet
Pro Tip with Nerd The Poet
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Droppin’ Science in the Emerald Isle | The EQ Issue 5
Droppin’ Science in the Emerald Isle | The EQ Issue 5
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Youth Poets and Writers Answer "What's Going On NOW?" at Kennedy Center Celebration of Marvin Gaye's 50th Anniversary of "What's Going On”
Youth Poets and Writers Answer "What's Going On NOW?" at Kennedy Center Celebration of Marvin Gaye's 50th Anniversary of "What's Going On”
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Hip-Hop for Social Change | Something to Say (11-26-2024)
Hip-Hop for Social Change | Something to Say (11-26-2024)
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Apply for MD YPL
Apply for MD YPL
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