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Hip-Hop Word Count – How Smart Do You Have to Be to Understand the Song?

Hip-Hop Word Count – How Smart Do You Have to Be to Understand the Song?

The Hip-Hop Word Count (HHWC) is a searchable ethnographic database built from the lyrics of over 40,000 Hip-Hop songs from 1979 to present day. The database is the heart of an online analysis tool that generates reports on searched phrases, syntax, memes and socio-political ideas. Gotdamn. The idea to build the Hip-Hop Word Count came [...]

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President Obama’s Address to  American Students.

President Obama’s Address to American Students.

The President recently gave a speech directly to American students welcoming them back to school.

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Sneak Peek: John Legend on CNN’s Black in America 2.

Sneak Peek: John Legend on CNN’s Black in America 2.

John Legend talks with CNN about some pretty thought provoking issues in today’s schools. He also speaks on how his name came about.

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Flocabulary.

Flocabulary.

Backed by some great musicians, SpecTac, 9th Wonder, Akir and April Hill, Flocabulary crosses hip-hop into the classroom to provide a quality learning experience for kids of all ages.

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Puff Read.

PuffRead is a FREE, yes I said it, FREE proof-reading service available online. They have volunteer editors who will proof your work at no cost, however, the proofing is free because there is no guaranteed time frame.

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