Christopher Emdin Teachers College, Columbia University professor, social critic, science advocate focused on race, culture, inequality & education. Creator of #HipHopEd & author of Urban Science Education for the Hip-hop Generation. #Blackhistorymonth #Equityineducation #Qualityeducationforall

"Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it" Marian Wright Edelman

"I'm no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I'm changing the things I cannot accept" Dr. Angela Davis. Watch our special panel with Dr. Davis, @JemeleHill and myself! bit.ly/2Gta7tZ

Tonight 9pm EST What does Solidarity look like? A #HipHopEd Perspective

Tonight 9pm EST #HipHopEd as a strategy 4 Emotional Intelligence & Wellness

Marcus Deveso Thoughtful question. The challenge is the pursuit of “wokeness” - a term that is ambiguous & grossly overused. The work is in knowing & being yourself & using your privilege to meet the needs of youth being harmed in/by systems. Be you in the service of those other than you

Marcus Deveso “... we are bound in a mutual garment of destiny. I cannot be who I am truly supposed to be unless you are who you are truly supposed to be.”’ #MLK Geoff Zamarripa, Ed. D

We cannot celebrate the transformative power of hip-hop without highlighting its deep flaws. To love our culture is to hold each other accountable & work towards making our entire community whole #HipHopEd

As a white male, I'd say to other white males that the idea that we are oppressed is incomprehensibly ridiculous and ignorant of real oppression. Open your eyes, learn, care, and then get to the table to use our white male privilege to help create policy that's equitable for all.

Facts!

Hi Martin! How does touring with others compare with touring solo?

#greatguitars2014 hi Martin...how does touring with a group compare with touring solo? Martin Taylor

#GreatGuitars2014 has this particular lineup played together before? Martin Taylor Frank Vignola

#GreatGuitars2014 If you had a couple ESSENTIAL listening albums, what would they be? Martin Taylor Frank Vignola Peppino D'Agostino