The Ripple Effect with Marlon Richardson aka Unlearn the World | Hip Hop For Change

What happens when Hip Hop, education, culture and community come together to create change?

This week on The Ripple Effect, Tim Roper and John Patch sit down with Marlon Richardson, aka Unlearn the World, Executive Director of Hip Hop For Change.

Marlon is an artist, educator and community leader who uses Hip Hop as a vehicle for education, personal growth, creativity and social change. Through Hip Hop For Change, he and his team provide culturally responsive, Hip Hop based arts education and enrichment programming for K-12 students throughout the Bay Area.

We talk about Marlon’s journey as an artist and educator, the story behind Hip Hop For Change, the power of culturally responsive education, and what happens when young people are given the opportunity to see their culture, identity and creativity as strengths.

We also talk leadership, community, education, creativity and, of course, have some fun along the way.

Because change doesn't always start with something huge. Sometimes it starts with one conversation, one connection, or one person deciding to do something differently.

Every action creates a ripple.

Learn more about Hip Hop For Change:
https://hiphopforchange.org

Contact Marlon:
unlearn@hiphopforchange.org

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One person can create a ripple. That ripple can change a family, a neighborhood, and eventually a community.