MEDIA | PRESS | COMMENTARY
He is is an award-winning journalist, author, TEDx speaker, podcast producer, and culture-informed innovation strategist available for interviews, commentary, podcasts, radio, panels, and other media conversations.
FEATURED MEDIA
WABE’s City Lights Collective interviewed Manny about the ideas behind his book and whether Hip Hop might offer insight into AI, youth education, and some of the country’s deepest divisions.
Selected for its list of recommended Hip Hop podcasts, highlighting Manny’s conversations about education, science, health, activism, politics, business, and the arts.
2025 was a year of recognition, growth, and purpose for Manny Faces Media, proving that thoughtful, mission-driven audio production can shape culture and spark dialogue.
IN HIS OWN WORDS
A case for recognizing Hip Hop as a source of creativity, relevance, and deeper engagement
An argument for understanding Hip Hop beyond entertainment and recognizing its wider intellectual, civic, and cultural contributions.
MEDIA TOPICS
COVERAGE AND RECOGNITION
Manny is available for interviews and commentary on topics including:
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Hip Hop as a framework for innovation, resilience, and social change
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Education, student engagement, and culturally relevant learning
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Media narratives and public understanding of Hip Hop
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Leadership, collaboration, and navigating disruption
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Hip Hop’s civic, political, and institutional influence
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Podcasting, journalism, and independent media
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The intersection of culture, technology, and AI
MEDIA INQUIRIES
Manny Faces is available for interviews, expert commentary, podcast conversations, radio, panels, and other media opportunities.
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