Using Hip-Hop to Understand Substance Use and Promote Wellness with Black Youth

During this workshop we will share multimedia prompts (music, videos, images) that can be used to facilitate discussions with Black youth about the intersection of trauma, race (racism) and substance use. Hip-hop music often incorporates references to substance use in ways that at times seems to promote consumption. We will explore strategies to equip Black youth to engage popular music with a critical ear to increase their ability to make healthy lifestyle decisions regarding substance use.