The Classroom: Hip Hop 101 is an innovative educational podcast that analyzes issues in urban schools and bridges the gap between Hip Hop and Education. Join your host Dr. Blizzy  as he speak to Hip Hop artist and innovative educators about issues and viable solutions concerning America's urban schools. This is a live stream podcast, therefore, you will be able to interact directly with our guests: 

The Classroom: Hip Hop 101: Episode 2
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Our Guest:

We talked to Cassandra Jackson, an educator from Roosevelt, Long Island who runs a Hip Hop based alternative school. She has change the lives of countless teens by running a second chance program for "at risk" students. In addition, she is a member of the Hip-Hop group Son of Berserk who has toured with the legendary Hip Hop group, Public Enemy.

Our guest Dj, Kool KGEE, was spinning on the 1's and 2's and talked to Dr. Blizzy about how he has partnered with a local school, kicking off back to school, by playing music welcoming students and parents back on the first day of school.

THE CLASSROOM: HIPHOP 101, EP 2

In the Black History Month Edition of The Classroom: Hip Hop 101:

Host Dr. Blizzy address’s recent racial incidents in New York City Schools.

In wake of Florida School Mass Shooting, Dr. Blizzy offered insight to school  and district leaders on school safety.

Dr. Blizzy sits down with innovative school teacher about her door cover class art project that has gone viral.

Special guest Student Minister David Muhamnad, East Caribbean Representative of The Nation of Islam, bridges the gap between Blacks in America  and the Caribbean; and explains the purpose of Saviours’ Day

Black History Edition: The classroom: Hip Hop 101 w/Dr. Blizzy, Ep. 6

Dr. Blizzy spoke to Jamaal  Bowman, Principal of Cornerstone Academy for Social Action (CASA), about an upcoming educational based Hip Hop documentary he has produced. We talked to him about the importance the importance of Hip Hop pedagogy as well other relevant educational topics.

Ms. Dawnette Phelps, Joined us. She is a  CASA teacher, who is a community-minded, and who see the children of CASA as her own. Her commitment to CASA and the children of the Northeast, Bronx makes her our Woman of Distinction.

The Classroom: Hip Hop 101 is an innovative educational podcast that analyzes issues in urban schools and bridges the gap between Hip Hop and Education. Join your host Dr. Blizzy as he speaks to Hip Hop artist and innovative educators about issues and viable solutions concerning America’s urban schools. This is a live stream podcast, therefore, you will be able to interact directly with our guests.

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Hip Hop, Education & Women's Empowerment: The Classroom: Hip Hop 101 w/Dr. Blizzy, Ep. 7

On Episode 10 of The Classroom: Hip Hop 101, host Dr. Blizzy spoke to Lance & Todd Fuertado (The Feurtado Brothers) about why young people join gangs, how they turned their lives around, and their work as urban specialist and community activist.

In addition, the Feurtado brother spoke about their work with schools though their King of Kings Foundation 
(www.kingsofkingsfoundation.org).

This is a must watch for anyone who is concerned about the social emotional development of young people. Parents, Teachers, Principals and Superintendents tune in.

Lance and Todd Feurtado: Guest on The Classroom Hip Hop 101 w/ Dr. Blizzy Ep. 10

Nationally known as the Hip Hop Principal, Dr. Shango  A.  Blake-CEO of TRU SK Consultants, LLC is a much sought after speaker about issues in urban education; from pioneering unique collaborations between students, teachers, parents, and the community towards creating and sustaining a vibrant academic atmosphere, to his successful tenure as a New York City Principal, he has proven to be a true renaissance educator. As a Principal, Dr. Blake saw a profound need to institute drastic and creative changes to improve his school’s failing health. Dr. Blake initiated a bold and daring self-created project to integrate a conceptualized Hip Hop based educational program. This program led to the creation of: A new curriculum model that included teacher development, parent involvement, and school/community collaboration.

His school went from one of the lowest-performing schools in the district to number one in reading and math. As a result,  Dr. Blake has been featured on Oprah Winfrey, People Magazine, 98.7 Kiss FM, The Joey Reynolds Show, WABC channel 7 news, and WCBS Channel 2 interviewed Dr. Blake.

Dr. Blake is currently the host of two innovative podcast; The Classroom: Hip Hop 101 and Exploring Educational Issues and Solutions with  Dr.Blake.

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