In this insightful interview, Manny Faces talks with Ozay Moore, founder of the All of the Above Hip Hop Academy in Lansing, Michigan. Learn how this innovative nonprofit is:
- Using Hip Hop to mentor youth and support artistic expression
- Bridging generational gaps through music and culture
- Creating a Hip Hop cultural resource for the entire community
- Balancing nonprofit work with authentic Hip Hop roots
Highlights include:
✓ The journey from transient programs to a permanent brick-and-mortar space
✓ How Hip Hop practices naturally incorporate social-emotional learning
✓ The importance of evolving from "old head" to "OG" mentality
✓ Exciting plans for adult classes and multigenerational engagement
Whether you're an educator, parent, nonprofit administrator, or Hip Hop enthusiast, this conversation offers valuable insights into using Hip Hop music and Hip Hop culture for positive change.
Ozay shares inspiring stories of impact, discusses the challenges of running a Hip Hop nonprofit, and explains why "Hip Hop is best served locally."
Learn how All of the Above Hip Hop Academy is creating unexpected connections and fostering critical thinking skills through beats, rhymes, and community spirit.
00:03 Pre-Intro / Opening song
04:08 Introduction and theme
05:23 Show officially begins
10:15 Segment: "Hip Hop news that isn't about dumb sh*t"
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36:06 Introduction of guest Ozay Moore from All of the Above Hip Hop Academy
48:10 Balancing Hip Hop authenticity in institutionalized settings
1:13:58 Future plans for All of the Above Hip Hop Academy
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1:27:57 Closing thoughts and upcoming episode preview
1:29:38 Upcoming interdisciplinary Hip Hop events of note
Subscribe for more conversations on hip hop's influence in education, youth development, and social change. Hip Hop isn't just music – it's a powerful tool for community empowerment.
#hiphopeducation #YouthMentorship #CommunityBuilding #NonprofitImpact #MultigenerationalLearning #LansingMichigan #AllOfTheAboveHipHop
For more from Ozay Moore: https://www.instagram.com/ozay_moore
For more about AOTA: https://www.alloftheabovehiphop.org/
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