Hip Hop Public Health

We're thrilled to announce our newest FREE resource collection for elementary students to learn about healthy family and friend relationships, "The ABCs of Me!" The collection includes original videos, an incredibly catchy song (we're not sorry if it gets stuck in your head!), comic books, and an Educator Toolkit for Grades K-2 and 3-5. Access the full collection here: https://lnkd.in/g9Sb5BNP This project was made possibly by the generous support of the Jerome Chazen Fund to Address Domestic Violence and the Kate Spade New York Foundation through the The New York Community Trust.

250,000: the number of students in 41 states across the nation served by our Health MCs this year. And we want to reach even more in 2025. Read our 2024 Year in Review and Look Ahead: https://lnkd.in/eNuSeJ5w There's still time to make a secure, tax-deductible donation to support our work. Take action here: https://lnkd.in/eTQFwZFk

"I’ve seen how health misinformation spreads from corners of the internet into day-to-day lives. It’s everywhere, and it hits underserved and marginalized communities the hardest." Read a timely message from our partner Jamie Drye, a choreographer, dancer, and educator in New York City.

Our holiday gift for educators: a new free Toolkit, Brush (It Off)! Authored by Cedra Cisco, Paula Kadanoff, and Nayah Harper, this social-emotional, movement-based lesson for Grades 3-5 teaches skills and strategies for building resilience when confronting small challenges—and it can help with the back-to-school transition in January. See more and access at no cost: https://lnkd.in/ezVVBPsJ

We joined Bluesky Social! Follow us here: https://lnkd.in/e9376K9B

We’re sending educators hard copy sets of the "ABCs of Me" comic and coloring books from our resource collection that teaches kids about Autonomy, Boundaries, and Consent in the context of family and friend relationships! Can you help us reach more students around the country with vital tools to help them build the skills for healthy relationships? Your generosity enables us to keep our science-based resources free and accessible for educators, youth, and families around the country. Make your tax-deductible donation here: https://lnkd.in/eTQFwZFk

We were honored to hear from Chuck D at #SOCAP24! As a social justice pioneer, leader of the legendary hip-hop group Public Enemy, and Hip Hop Public Health ambassador, Chuck D shared his insights during the panel "Systemic Change: Addressing Racism, Intergenerational Trauma, and Mental Health in Impact Investing." In this interview with US News, Chuck D shares his perspective on the challenges facing young people today and how the Hip Hop Public Health initiative supports youth well-being. Read more here: https://hubs.la/Q02Y0bWK0 Photo by Hardwig Media

Meet Charlotte, one of “The ABCs of Me” characters who learns how and when to ask for and give consent with her family! Access the free resource collection for educators that combines music, art, and movement to help young people develop age-appropriate skills for healthy relationships with friends and family: https://lnkd.in/g5v8aJ3w

In a new episode of Hopkins Press Podcast, we talk with team members from Voices on Vax, a program that used art, music and social media to help Baltimore youth advocate for COVID vaccination https://ow.ly/YpXO50TSxaE

We're excited to introduce Ben, one of “The ABCs of Me” characters who learns to set personal boundaries AND how to respond to other people’s boundaries! Access the free resource collection for educators that combines music, art, and movement to help young people develop age-appropriate skills for healthy relationships with friends and family: https://lnkd.in/g9Sb5BNP