PhDs, Poetry, and Powerful Possibility

Recap of the Black AF (Artistic Freedom) Conference + other upcoming interdisciplinary Hip Hop events

Feb 25 • Manny Faces

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Hip Hop News That Isn't About Dumb Sh*t

A hand-curated collection of innovative, inspiring, and insightful Hip Hop stories

Feb 16 • Manny Faces

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The Black AF Conference + Amplifying Minnesota Voices

Two must-see recent and timely interviews

Feb 5 • Manny Faces

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January 2026

FIELD NOTES: Kendrick vs. Jay-Z; WTF HipHopDX?; Hip Hop x SEL; Minnesota

Plus, upcoming Hip Hop conferences and interdisciplinary events

Jan 25 • Manny Faces

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FIELD NOTES: Hip Hop’s “Reset”(?), Mamdani x Jada, a “Secret” Podcast

Plus, upcoming Hip Hop conferences and interdisciplinary events

Jan 8 • Manny Faces

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December 2025

Light-Years Beyond the Big Names: How to Discover New Grown-Folk Rap

Plus upcoming important Hip Hop conferences and noteworthy events

Dec 18, 2025 • Manny Faces

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Mamdani Has a Chance to Lead With Hip Hop, Not Just Celebrate It

Why Hip Hop deserves a real seat in government — not just a cameo

Dec 10, 2025 • Manny Faces

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November 2025

Thankful for Hip Hop, Thankful for This Community

It’s been a big month — and year. Here’s what I’m grateful for right now.

Nov 26, 2025 • Manny Faces

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Hip Hop's Problem Solving Framework

A.K.A. My TEDx talk is live!

Nov 4, 2025 • Manny Faces

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September 2025

It's time for TED + important Hip Hop conference dates

I'm nervous. 😬

Sep 26, 2025 • Manny Faces

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I Watched the VMAs With My 10 Year Old and THIS Happened! 😮

Why watching award shows with your kids is so important

Sep 8, 2025 • Manny Faces

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August 2025

NPR, the AJC, and TEDx — HHCSA Getting Some Media Love

Plus upcoming Hip Hop conferences and special events

Aug 21, 2025 • Manny Faces

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