Educators are increasingly turning to hip-hop to engage young people in school. Goodboy Picture Company/E+ via Getty Images One of my most heartwarming memories from elementary school was the day my ...

On this day in 1989, Brooklyn native Special Ed made his mark on the rap world with the release of his debut album Youngest In Charge via Profile Records. Just 17 years old at the time, Ed proved that ...

With the official 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop inching closer, an ever-evolving list of companies are hopping on the bandwagon. With the official 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop inching closer, an ...

To echo the late essayist, Stanley Crouch, nothing says I want to live more than hip-hop. This street-born culture has saved lives—literally. As hip-hop culture celebrates its 50th birthday, Toby S.

NEW YORK -- A professor is fusing education and hip-hop in an effort to make learning fun for everyone. Dr. Christopher Emdin founded the nonprofit Hip Hop Ed about seven years ago. He says the genre ...

Editor's Note: This interview is part of an ongoing Star series highlighting Kansas Citians from historically underrepresented communities and their impact on our region. The series builds on The Star ...

The 50th birthday of hip-hop is bringing out all kinds of celebrations, from the Yankee Stadium takeover in New York to a slew of “Hip-Hop 50”-related editorials from just about every publication that ...

Curious about hip-hop? Well, Ohio State University is offering hip-hop as a course. According to Ohio State University, two assistant professors will join the university’s School of Music this ...

PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — College Unbound, in partnership with the Hip-Hop Education Center (HHEC) today announced the ...

The Hip-Hop Education Center and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts will present the inaugural Fresh, Bold & So Def Symposium: A Tribute to Women in Hip-Hop, the first conference of a three-part ...

On this date in 1989, Brooklyn rapper Special Ed dropped his debut LP Youngest In Charge on Profile Records. The album title says it all, with Ed being only 17 years old at the time of the album’s ...

One of my most heartwarming memories from elementary school was the day my gym teacher tossed the planned activities, turned on some hip-hop music and just let us dance. I smile thinking of us all ...