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De (Re) Constructing Ideas Of Genius: Hip Hop, Knowledge, & Intelligence, Toby S. Jenkins
De (Re) Constructing Ideas Of Genius: Hip Hop, Knowledge, & Intelligence, Toby S. Jenkins
Toby S Jenkins
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A Beautiful Mind: Black Male Intellectual Identity And Hip Hop Culture, Toby S. Jenkins
A Beautiful Mind: Black Male Intellectual Identity And Hip Hop Culture, Toby S. Jenkins
Toby S Jenkins
In a field like hip-hop, where written and verbal communication are the two primary forms of work production, the mind or intellect of the artist should be viewed as the very thing responsible for success. However, unlike other writing-intense fields, the mind of hip-hop artists is often the least valued and least lauded trait. Hip-hop artists, whether they realize it or not, have more to offer. They are more than the things that they possess. They are writers. They are thinkers. This article examines intellectualism in hip-hop music—its presence, shortcomings, and ultimate value.
A Portrait Of Culture Among College Students Of Color, Toby S. Jenkins
A Portrait Of Culture Among College Students Of Color, Toby S. Jenkins
Toby S Jenkins
The purpose of this research study was to explore how students of color at predominantly White institutions define and articulate their culture. Additionally the study was concerned with understanding why their culture and cultural engagement is important to them. Of particular interest is how students perceive the effect of cultural experiences on their cultural growth and cultural efficacy development. Qualitative methods were used in this study. The study was methodologically driven by the traditions of phenomenology and portraiture. Data collection included two components. In the first phase, two group interviews of nine students (18 total) were conducted at two large …