by Larry Alexander February 18, 2025 It’s funny how memories long forgotten suddenly jump back into your conscious mind. For example, one of my early recollections was growing up on the South Side of Chicago in the 1950s and playing Superman in the back yard with my brother, Jack. As I like to tell theContinue reading “Things Forgotten and Things Remembered”
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The Study of Hip-Hop Music Can Promote Critical Thinking
by Larry Alexander November 13, 2024 Introduction This proposal aims to introduce educators to a dynamic and engaging way of teaching self-reflection, critical thinking, and personal development through the lens of hip-hop music, specifically my song “The Self-Knowledge Symphony.” The song conveys the transformative power of hip-hop as a tool for unlocking self-knowledge, which isContinue reading “The Study of Hip-Hop Music Can Promote Critical Thinking”
How Hip-Hop Can Help Teens Understand Themselves Better
by Larry Alexander July 8, 2024 I recently came across this great little video on YouTube from 2016 called “Finding Yourself Through Hip-Hop.” The video is a reminder of how hip-hop can be used in the classroom to help students write and record different emotional experiences, help them to articulate and analyze their experiences, andContinue reading “How Hip-Hop Can Help Teens Understand Themselves Better”
Navigating Subject-Verb Agreement: A Practical Guide for College Students
by Larry Alexander January 3, 2024 Happy New Year, Everyone!! Introduction As college students, clear and effective communication is paramount in academic writing. One critical aspect of grammar that often influences the coherence of your sentences is subject-verb agreement. Mastering this rule is essential for conveying your ideas accurately. In this article, we’ll delve intoContinue reading “Navigating Subject-Verb Agreement: A Practical Guide for College Students”
##The Self-Knowledge Symphony Challenge
by Larry Alexander December 13, 2023 Join the #SelfKnowledgeSymphony movement and unlock your true potential! Hello, I recently posted a TikTok challenge for my music video. The link is below, and I believe this will get a lot of participation from people. I appreciate your shares and likes. Larry Here’s how to participate in myContinue reading “##The Self-Knowledge Symphony Challenge”
The Self-Knowledge Symphony Music Video
by Larry Alexander December 4, 2023 Greetings, My music video on self-knowledge in hip-hop is below, and I appreciate your help in promoting this powerful message. In YouTube, go to the setting button on the bottom right of the screen, and for quality check 1080p for high resolution viewing of the video. Larry #knowledge ofContinue reading “The Self-Knowledge Symphony Music Video”
The Significance of Self-Knowledge in Hip-Hop Music
by Larry Alexander September 17, 2025 “Well, hip-hop is what makes the world go around.” Snoop Dogg “Hip-hop is supposed to uplift and create, to educate people on a larger level and to make a change.” Doug E. Fresh “Bebop and hip-hop, in so many ways, they’re connected. A lot of rappers remind me soContinue reading “The Significance of Self-Knowledge in Hip-Hop Music”
Here’s to the Beat, the Rhythm, and the Flow: Introducing the Self-Knowledge Challenge
by Larry Alexander November 16, 2023 Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and self-expression? The Self-Knowledge Challenge is an opportunity to dive into the lyrics of my song and to share your unique interpretation with the world. Here’s how it works: Participants will record a short clip, without music, expressing whatContinue reading “Here’s to the Beat, the Rhythm, and the Flow: Introducing the Self-Knowledge Challenge”
Pump It Up: Voter Outreach by Black Fraternities and Sororities Can Help to Elect Kamala Harris President
by Larry Alexander September 10, 2024 Black fraternities and sororities, commonly known as the Devine Nine, have taken an active interest in the 2024 presidential election. The Devine Nine has a long history of political and social activism, so their involvement in the 2024 election is part of that history. The Divine Nine refers toContinue reading “Pump It Up: Voter Outreach by Black Fraternities and Sororities Can Help to Elect Kamala Harris President”
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