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Bridging Leadership Development and Hip‐Hop Culture: Empowering Black Students Through Culturally Responsive Educational Approaches

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Hip-hop music and culture have existed for decades in the United States. Since the 1970s, five critical elements have been defined as parts of hip-hop culture: the MC (oral), the DJ (aural), graffiti (visual), knowledge (mental), and breakdancing (physical). The existing literature connects each of these forms of hip-hop to the experiences of Black students, frequently examining its role in identity formation, resistance, and educational engagement, thereby demonstrating how it functions as a cultural and intellectual venue for self-expression, empowerment, and leadership development. This study presents three perspectives from leadership educators aiming to foster connection and understanding of the relationship and possibilities of using hip-hop in leadership educational settings.

Source: New Directions for Student Leadership

DOI: 10.1002/yd.20663

Authors: Jesse R. Ford, Jason K. Wallace, Johnnie L. Allen

Institutions: University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Mississippi State University, Florida State University

Language: English

Topic: Critical Race Theory in Education

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,140