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NEW YORK, NY, November 18, 2019 — The Online Physical Education Network (OPEN) and Hip Hop Public Health today announced the release of their latest collaboration on an early childhood movement program, Rhythm & Move. Designed to help children discover their “super powers,” the program uses comic books to tell the story of a class of young students who acquire...

NEW YORK, NY, November 5, 2019 — Hip Hop Public Health today announced the release of Move-to-Improve World Beats NYC, an album inspired by music and rhythms from some of the diverse communities that call New York City home. Produced in collaboration with the NYC Department of Education’s Office of School Wellness Programs, the album will accompany the Move-to-Improve program...

A hip-hop themed health program is working to help motivate students to lead a more active lifestyle. The program marked the end of a yearlong study…

Dr. Olajide Williams is a neurologist and a hip hop fan. Doug E. Fresh is an critically-acclaimed rapper and an avid health nut. In 2005, the two paired up to produce “Stroke Ain’t No Joke,” a song aimed at educating young people about the warning signs of a stroke…

Adriane Harris, known as Easy A.D. to his fans, has rapped about street life in the South Bronx as a member of the Cold Rush Brothers, a group that is among the pioneers of hip-hop. Now Mr. Harris also raps about broccoli…

Hey isn’t that… The inspiration for first lady Michelle Obama’s favorite dance move and human beat box Doug E. Fresh performing at the Partnership for a Healthier America Summit at the Washington Hilton on Wednesday. Fresh serves as the vice president…

CNN featured Hip Hop Public Health on a segment called “Hip Hop Health, a Party with a Purpose” with Dr. Sanjay Gupta.  With interview contributions…

Michelle Obama’s latest attempt to promote her anti-childhood obesity campaign? A hip-hop album release. No, she won’t be rapping. But she will be popping up in cameos for the album’s music videos. The album, “Songs for a Healthier America,” will be produced by FLOTUS’ Partnership for a Healthier America and the…

Michelle Obama is releasing a hip hop album. And, no, you won’t hear her dropping any rhymes. In her continuing efforts to fight childhood obesity through her “Let’s Move!” campaign, the First Lady has partnered with Partnership for a Healthier America and the Hip Hop Public Health Foundation to release…

Michelle Obama is an accomplished lawyer, mother of two and, of course, the first lady. And now, she’s adding hip-hop artist to her impressive resume. The first lady is lending her star power to a new rap album to inspire people to live healthier, more active lives. Before you get your hopes up too high, no, the first lady…