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ASCENDING | Honoring the Essence of #HipHop with Toni Blackman | #HipHopHistoryMonth
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59:02Now Playing_ASCENDING_ with *APRIL R. SILVER* (host) welcomes *TONI BLACKMAN* to Ground Zero. In episode 41, we’re celebrating the longstanding tradition of November as Hip Hop History Month. Toni is a perfect guest: She's a pioneering hip hop head, freestyle phenomenon, gifted performer, enlightened poet, and the first hip hop ambassador with the U.S. Department of State!
In 2003, Toni Blackman authored _Inner Course: A Plea for Real Love_ and her second book, _The Wisdom of the Cypher_ , was released in 2024. Beyond her writing, she is consistently developing creative projects for communities globally. A citizen of the world, Toni has not only traveled throughout several countries but has authentically established deep roots wherever she lands. Her immersion in hip hop not only includes a respect for the culture’s origin story but also her own work in promoting the culture’s universal appeal. She is a staunch advocate for elevating the healing potential of art, using hip hop culture as her tool.
From centering the world through a hip hop lens to a broader view for all humanity to appreciate, we're talking about it all here on _ASCENDING_ so do chime in. We'd love your feedback.
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