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Neurodivergence by Mr Hip Hop in episode 115 of Talk About It with Franjez, we sit down with Andrew Wang, a Yonkers-based music educator, hip-hop expert, and national speaker on neurodivergence in the classroom. Known by many as Mr. Hip Hop, Andrew shares his powerful life story from growing up with a 504 learning plan and speech impediment to using beatboxing as therapy, and eventually becoming a pioneering force in using hip-hop culture to transform education.

We explore: His early days in Scarsdale and discovering music as self-expression The beatboxing origins that sparked his career His academic path from the University of Miami to Kent State The emotional moments in NYC schools that proved music saves lives His deep connection with the Yonkers hip hop legacy, including his work with Jerome Enders' Lost City of Hip Hop Creating inclusive classrooms through rhythm, rap, and realness This episode is more than just music, it’s about mental health, equity, and creating space for all learners. If you believe in the power of art to heal and educate, this is a must watch.

📚 Featuring powerful stories, untold Yonkers hip-hop history, and a vision for what education should be.

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