Download or read book The Diary of Helecia Choyce written by Helecia Choyce and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-08-28 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Diary Of Helecia Choyce The hustle within Part #1 embarks on her journey of growing up in the mean streets of Los Angeles dealing with gangs, abuse, celebrities, drugs, alcohol, mental illness (bipolar depression), life, death, self-pity, serenity, love, selfrespect, and forgiveness. This book takes readers on the journey of change. A journey one should embark on while dealing with the everyday struggles of life. This book has an important message for the youth of today. Using her knowledge and experience from trials and tribulations, this young author helps give young people a new meaning to change. This book helps teach people how to turn a negative situation into a positive solution and to believe that anything is possible.

Download or read book A Hip Hop State of Mind written by Dr Niama T Malachi and published by Serving the Underserved. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are Strippers, Drugs, and Money keeping Hip Hop alive? Or, does Hip Hop continue to survive due to its ability to inspire, motivate, and passionately serve as a voice for its fans worldwide? Has Hip Hop been over commercialized? Has its message been lost in all the money it generates? Are there smaller genres of Hip Hop that still embody the true nature of the musical movement? Is Hip Hop truly an expression of freedom of speech for a generation? From NWA and censorship to Common and Fox News, for a number of decades Hip Hop has taken on more than its fair share of criticism. Yet, after 40 years since its creation, a plethora of questions still remain. In order to answer some of the most complex questions about Hip Hop, Dr. Niama T. Malachi orchestrated a dynamic study that would take her from the streets of Bronx, NY, where Hip Hop originated, to Hip Hop in its current most active form. She submerged herself in the Hip Hop culture by meeting with artists, video models, executives, pioneers, and members of the culture. She attended numerous video shoots, concerts, parties, cultural events, tours, and lectures; even once bravely taking on the role of a video model herself! During the study, Dr. Malachi ingeniously employed social psychological theory to evaluate the state of Hip Hop and its impact on the Black Community. A Hip Hop State of Mind is a creatively crafted manuscript that details her astonishing journey through Hip Hop. It gives readers an in depth look at the honest nature of the Hip Hop culture, while illuminating ways that Hip Hop can be used as a catalyst for positive social change.