E180: Using Hip Hop to Educate 50,000+ Youth

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Joseph Smalzer

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"find your cause" is the official podcast of Greater Than Zero Percent (GTZP). GTZP is 501(c)(3) non-profit on a mission to find people and organizations that are changing the world and sharing their stories. We believe that however big or small of a positive impact you have, every bit counts. As long as you are adding greater than zero percent, the momentum you build is already changing the world.

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E180: Using Hip Hop to Educate 50,000+ Youth

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E180: Using Hip Hop to Educate 50,000+ Youth

In this episode of the Greater Than Zero Podcast, Joseph speaks with Marlon Richardson, Executive Director of Hip Hop For Change, Inc.

Based in Oakland, this nonprofit uses grassroots activism and hip hop culture to educate about socio economic injustices and advocate solutions.

For over 12 years, Hip Hop For Change has reclaimed hip hop as a vehicle for education, empowerment, and employment, reaching more than 50,000 participants with programs that inspire personal growth, social justice, and workforce development.

Timestamps:

00:00 – What is Hip Hop For Change and why was it created?04:15 – How did Marlon Richardson step into this movement?09:30 – Why is hip hop an effective tool for education and social justice?

16:20 – What challenges do grassroots organizations like Hip Hop For Change face?

22:55 – How are youth and marginalized communities impacted by their programs?

29:40 – How does art and culture help dismantle harmful stereotypes?

35:10 – What can listeners do right now to support Hip Hop For Change?

Learn More & Support Hip Hop For Change

Website: www.hiphopforchange.org

Donate: Become a monthly donor – https://hiphopforchange.networkforgood.com/projects/125291-become-a-monthly-donor-today

Phone: (510) 350-7730

Email: unlearn@hiphopforchange.org

Instagram: www.instagram.com/hiphop4change

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hip-hop-for-change

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/61568529146858/

YouTube: www.youtube.com/hiphopforchange