The Austin Peay State University Department of Music and the Center of Excellence for Creative Arts present Healing Through Hip-Hop, featuring guest artist, Dr. Adia Winfrey. Dr. Winfrey is a specialist in hip-hop music and culture and the use of hip-hop as a therapeutic approach to social justice. She is the founder of the education initiative, H.Y.P.E. (Healing Young People thru Empowerment) at letsgethype. com and is a highly sought-after speaker on issues of music and diversity.

Part 2 of 2: Hip-Hop Empowerment in the Classroom
In this session, Dr. Winfrey explains the Hip-Hop Empowerment Model, which is the foundation of the H.Y.P.E. Hip-Hop Therapy Curriculum. Dr. Winfrey discusses the elements of hip-hop from its history, to its culture, to the Hip-Hop Declaration of Peace and then the tenets of the Hip-Hop Empowerment Model, with examples of how it can be integrated into teaching. This is an interactive presentation that also offers practical steps for utilizing hip-hop culture in most classrooms. At the end, Dr. Winfrey answers questions from participants.