POPPYN Ep #9: Hip Hop n' Music

In this episode POPPYN explores local programs in the city that empower youth through music and analyzes issues in music. 

Organizations featured in this episode:

Jr. Music Executive (JME) is an organization that teaches young people about the music industry.
Girls Rock Philly (GRP) is a music and mentoring organization for girls and women in Philadelphia.
Hip Hop Heritage is an after-school and summer program  that teaches high school students the art of the djay, graffiti, breakdance, voice and video production. This program is run by the nonprofit Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Associations Coalition (SEAMAAC).

POPPYN is a Youth News Show Based in Philadelphia
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Philly Youth Poetry Movement : Part 1 - The Workshop

Philly Youth Poetry Movement (PYPM) is an organization that empowers youth from all over Philly express themselves through writing and performance. POPPYN joined PYPM on April 30th at their weekly workshop at Science Leadership Academy to give you a taste of how the magic happens. Stay tuned for part 2 of our coverage of PYPM - the Slam Poetry Finals (coming next week!).

Annual Park Day @ Village of Arts + Humanities

On April 2nd, POPPYN joined the community in North Philly in cleaning up and beautifying the outside garden at Village of Arts + Humanities. Check out the great work volunteers did for this important organization in the community. For more information about the Village, go to www.villagearts.org.