Hip-hop bringing positive change to Anchorage

Hip hop is more than just music and dance. It’s a culture. And for some people in Alaska it’s a way to bring positive change to the community. Today, we are joined by George Martinez with Global Block. His organization coordinated a hip-hop youth summit earlier this year and is opening an urban arts center in the Northway Mall in Anchorage.  Also joining us is Gabe Gray-Harvey, co-owner of Underground Dance Studio.

Listen now:

HOST: Anne Hillman

GUESTS:

  • George Martinez, Global Block
  • Gabe Gray-Harvey, co-owner, Underground Dance Studio

KSKA (FM 91.1) BROADCAST: Friday, June 26 at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 27 at 6:00 p.m.

Alaska Public Television BROADCAST: Friday, June 26 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 27 at 4:30 p.m.

After being told innumerable times that maybe she asked too many questions, Anne Hillman decided to pursue a career in journalism. She's reported from around Alaska since 2007 and briefly worked as a community radio journalism trainer in rural South Sudan.
ahillman (at) alaskapublic (dot) org | 907.550.8447  |  About Anne

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