| Summary: | Using the latest research, real-world examples, and a new theory of healthy development, this book explains Hip Hop culture's ongoing role in helping Black youths to live long, healthy, and productive lives." Connects the latest research conclusions about Hip Hop's influences with actual examples of its practice and applied value in action" Identifies education, health and mental health, and afterschool settings as key to promoting health and well-being" Disentangles arguments about whether Hip Hop culture is more of a tool for empowerment or a tool for risk promotion" Explains Hip Hop's ongoing contributions to health and learning, with attention to the Black community" Provides a common language and structure for helping professionals, researchers, and policymakers to organize work related to Hip Hop and well-being" Introduces meaningful models, tips, and resources for personal or professional use" Offers real-world insights from today's leaders within the Hip Hop Ed movement.
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