Hip Hop Can Save America9 Mai 2025

The Wisdom of Toni Blackman - Hip Hop, The Cypher, Staying Motivated and Other Gems

Toni Blackman is a groundbreaking artist and educator who has captivated audiences worldwide - 50 countries to date! As the first official U.S. Hip Hop Ambassador, she has performed at prestigious venues like the UN, Carnegie Hall, and the Apollo Theater.

A pioneer in Hip Hop theater and education, Toni was both an Echoing Green and a Soros Fellow for programs she created like Rhyme Like a Girl and The Freestyle Union. She has also worked as a Spoken Word/Rap Coach for Disney's Emmy Award-winning series, The Crossover.

With a passion for social justice and cultural exchange, Toni continues to inspire and empower through her music, writing, and community work. Fresh off dates in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Accra and Joburg, Toni's celebrating the upcoming release of her audiobook for Wisdom of the Cypher, as well as the release of her documentary, A Woman’s Place is in the Cypher, supported by the Big We Foundation’s SheStories grant. Toni lives between Brooklyn, NY and Dakar, Senegal.

https://www.toniblackman.com

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