Hip-Hop at 50 | Transforming Communities A Conversation with Franklin Rossman

Join us for a conversation with the New York-based hip-hop artist who turned his love and talent for the genre into an English curriculum that explores literacy through hip-hop, bringing a socially and culturally relevant approach to learning across schools and community organizations. In a society that is glued to their phones, communicates in emojis, yet on the pulse of current events, Franklin’s philosophy is to bridge the gap between academics and culture. Amongst his peers and colleagues, Franklin is seen as a “translator” for his ability to effectively communicate through different mediums, to unique demographics, and across spaces. It’s a skill that has allowed him to flourish professionally, and he loves sharing that with young people.