Queen Latifah Takes On Obesity, Talks Biggie, Big Pun, Heavy D, Women In Hip-Hop And More AllHipHop's Chuck "Jigsaw" Creekmur talked to Queen Latifah about a new mission: Obesity. While the rapper/actor and mogul has always been sexy, she's admittedly struggled with her weight too. In this exclusive interview, the pair talk about the epidemic of obesity and how it is a disease. She also talks her friend Heavy D, Big Pun and others in Hip-Hop that have struggled with weight. On top of that, she explains the particular difficulty women have in Hip-Hop and Hollywood. #queenlatifah #chuckcreekmur
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Building a Legacy: Martha Diaz’s Impact on Hip Hop Education, Preservation & it’s Next Generation
Join us on “Beyond Breaking Barriers” for a conversation with Martha Diaz, a true pioneer in Hip Hop.
In this episode, we delve into the Fresh, Bold & So Def initiative.
Martha Diaz isn’t just an artist, she’s a cultural custodian. Hear her passionate insights on preserving the legacy of Women in Hip Hop, empowering young artists, & building bridges across generations.
The FBSD Symposium will take place on April 5, 2024 at 2:30 PM in Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. Tickets are Choose-What-You-Pay & will go on sale on February 22, 2024. The symposium will showcase the talent and innovation of women in a male-dominated industry. The goal is to empower future & seasoned artistic leaders to push Hip-Hop culture forward with fresh perspectives & bold insight.
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Martha Diaz (MD) is an award-winning community organizer, media producer, archivist, curator, educator, and founder of the Hip-Hop Education Center. MD has traversed the Hip-Hop entertainment industry, the public arts and education sector, and the academy over the past 30 years.
WEBSITE: https://marthadiaz.com
Fresh, Bold, and So Def (FBSD) is an international, intergenerational, Hip-Hop feminist movement led by the Hip-Hop Education Center. FBSD is a project that aims to empower, educate, and inspire women of all ages. The movement honors, preserves, and empowers the achievements and contributions of women and girls in Hip-Hop.
the Hip-Hop Education Center is an innovation hub and incubator that centralizes and connects the work of Hip-Hop artists, teachers, students, scholars, archivists, curators, activists, and social entrepreneurs from across the globe to empower the community and preserve, create, and honor Hip-Hop’s legacy.
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The Rise of Female Skateboarders in South Africa
Skateboarding is enjoying something of a revolution in South Africa. The once predominantly male pursuit is attracting more women. VOA’s Zaheer Cassim reports from Johannesburg.
