"Hip Hop Can Save America!" explores the innovative, inspiring, and often surprising ways Hip Hop music, culture, and sensibilities are improving society in areas such as education, science/technology, health/wellness and more. Hosted by award-winning journalist Manny Faces, HHCSA is a 2025 Gold recipient of the Signal Award for Best Music Podcast, and has been adapted into the Cornel West-endorsed book, "Hip Hop Can Save America! Inspiration for the Nation from a Culture of Innovation"
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Two British outsiders found themselves in the middle of Hip Hop, just as it was exploding into a global force, capturing raw, unfiltered moments with legends like Ice Cube, Ice-T, the Wu-Tang Clan, and Snoop Dogg before they became household names. Discover how Martin Pearson and Deverill Weekes navigated wild photoshoots, uncovered hidden political commentary, and assembled their one-of-a-kind…
In this timely episode of "Hip Hop Can Save America!," Dr. Adia Winfrey dives deep into the chaos and injustice surrounding Alabama's recent redistricting battles. The founder of H.Y.P.E. Hip Hop Therapy and Transform Alabama breaks down how political maneuvers and Supreme Court decisions have affected Black voters and the broader fight for democracy. “Alabama is about 27% black. So you would…
Renowned beatboxer, theater artist, and Princeton professor Chesney Snow joins Manny Faces for an inspiring episode of "Hip Hop Can Save America!" diving deep into topics like Hip Hop at Princeton University, the evolution of beatboxing, and the role of Hip Hop activism in community building. Discover how Hip Hop culture’s influence now extends into Ivy League academia, community activism, and…
Enjoy this exclusive preview of the 2026 Trinity International Hip Hop Festival on "Hip Hop Can Save America!" --- Subscribe to our companion newsletter: https:/www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/newsletter --- In this episode, host Manny Faces is joined by Professor Seth Markle, Andreia Soares, and Taris "Bboy Poptart" Clemons to break down what's in store for the 20th edition of this iconic event, put…
What happens when Hip Hop’s brilliant and powerful women take center stage at an Ivy League university? In this exclusive episode, Manny Faces sits down with Eternia, acclaimed MC and guest artist lecturer, and Dr. Francesca D'Amico-Cuthbert, leading Hip Hop historian, to dive into Princeton’s trailblazing course, “Miss-Education: The Women of Hip-Hop.” Discover how this never-before-seen course…
This excerpt from the Hip Hop Can Save America! livestream show -- "Hip Hop News That Isn’t About Dumb Sh*t" -- features host Manny Faces and guest co-host Silent Knight discussing the meaningful ways Hip Hop is intersecting with education, activism, community work, and more. The conversation highlights research on how Hip Hop DJing and production can help with ADHD, the debut of the "Young John…
This excerpt from the Hip Hop Can Save America! livestream show -- "Hip Hop News That Isn’t About Dumb Sh*t" -- features host Manny Faces and guest co-host Keisha "TK" Dutes discussing the meaningful ways Hip Hop is intersecting with education, activism, community work, and more. The conversation highlights a Princeton University course on women in Hip-Hop, rapper Nur-D's stand against ICE in…
Explore how grassroots journalism and community storytelling are shaping narratives from the ground up in this powerful excerpt from Hip Hop Can Save America! Host Manny Faces is joined by radio and podcasting veteran Keisha "TK" Dutes , to discuss her work connecting directly with Minneapolis residents amid social upheaval and media spotlight. Listen as Keisha "TK" Dutes shares her perspective on…
Dive into the heart of Hip Hop, Black artistry, and activism with this powerful excerpt from the “Hip Hop Can Save America” weekly livestream show, featuring international award-winning spoken word poet, Imani J. Wallace (Lyrical Faith), and host Manny Faces. In this segment, they break down the mission and impact of the Black Artistic Freedom Conference (Black AF) at UMass Amherst…
This week, Manny Faces highlights Hip Hop stories that actually matter — from tributes to John Forte and the legacy of Cornbread, to groundbreaking Hip Hop programming at universities, museums, and community spaces across the country. We spotlight women in Hip Hop, youth-driven creative spaces, father-daughter Grammy nominees, Hip Hop’s growing role in mental health conversations, and the cultural…
