Episode 50: "How Hip Hop Empowers Civic Development in Higher Education" with Raphael Travis by Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute published on 2023-04-12T13:38:17Z In this episode of the Varying Viewpoints podcast series, guest host and Visiting Scholar Bianca Neal invited Raphael Travis, professor and the MSW Program Director at Texas State University in the School of Social Work, to talk about his research and practice in social work and public health for social minority communities. His work is rooted in bringing Hip Hop culture into academia. Raphael dives into the impact of Hip Hop on personal development and self expression. He also emphasizes the significance of Hip Hop education in improving juvenile justice. Shedding light on higher education, his CREATE Lab at Texas State brings opportunities for professional collaboration and creative engagement with music. Genre Learning