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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Check out our RAP BATTLE Spoof below!

POPPYN Ep #8: How Philly Gets Phit!

      In this episode, POPPYN covers the ways that young people get and stay fit around Philly. This episode highlights local programs including SquashSmarts at the Lenfest Center, Students Run Philly, Neighborhood Bike Works, the Interboro High School Football Team, PUFFA and Jumping Jems.

Special thanks to PhillyCAM!

POPPYN #7: Philly Youth Producers

POPPYN spotlights young creative entrepreneurs around Philadelphia and gives tips on how to be a better consumer of local culture! Includes a sneak peek into POPPYN's own production process.

Prodigies @ Norris Square Neighborhood Project

This summer POPPYN visited Prodigies - a local youth run screen printing business - to find out what they're all about. Check out their cool designs and learn how to screenprint!

Spotlight: The Peace Spot

POPPYN visits The Peace Spot to spotlight dancers and party promoters from New Money Entertainment, with a positive message.

Voices in Power

In Episode #7, we set out to find out what young people are producing in Philadelphia. We did a spotlight on the young poets and entrepreneurs behind "Voices in Power" and found out how they use their voices to inspire.

WHYY Youth Media Awards

In October 2011, POPPYN was downtown as WHYY checking out the incredible youth produced films submitted to the first ever WHYY Youth Media Awards. The videos were on point and the judges recognized the talent of these middle and high school students!

ALSO- Shout out to WHYY for hooking us up with a sweet new (old) camera! THANK YOU ! ! !