Great Big Story
Deadlee, breaking barriers as a gay rapper in hip-hop
Join Joey Lemar, aka Deadlee, as he shares his journey as one of the first openly gay rappers, using music to challenge stereotypes and inspire change in the hip-hop industry.
Great Big Story
Hiplet, redefining dance with a fusion of hip-hop and ballet
Discover Hiplet, the groundbreaking dance style created by Homer Hans Bryant that combines hip-hop energy with ballet grace, promoting inclusivity and self-expression.
Great Big Story
Drew Findling, Battling Injustice in the Legal Treatment of Hip-Hop Artists
Explore the insights of attorney Drew Findling on the systemic targeting of hip-hop artists by law enforcement, highlighting the broader issues of racial injustice in the criminal justice system.
Great Big Story
Deadlee, Challenging Norms in Hip-Hop as an Openly Gay Rapper
Discover the journey of Joey Lemar, aka Deadlee, who defied stereotypes in the rap and LGBTQ+ communities to advocate for inclusivity and social change through his powerful music.
Curated Video
The Hip-Hop Obstacle Course
Coach Socrates explains the differences between hopping, jumping, and skipping. He then puts Miss Palomine through an obstacle course where hopping, jumping, and skipping are required.
The Guardian
Artistic and Environmental Evolution of Chongqing
Trapped in a city of a thousand mountains part 4 Years ago, three farming towns were merged to become the bustling city of Chongqing. Young people in the city today were not around to experience the cultural and societal shifts that...
The Guardian
Frustration and Determination in Chongqing Hip-Hop
Trapped in a city of a thousand mountains part 3 A group of friends shares the fears and frustrations they feel in making music in Chongqing. Many are determined to keep creating and to support and protect each other but are sometimes...
The Guardian
Rap Music Rises in the City of Mountains
Trapped in a city of a thousand mountains part 1 Rap, trap, and hip-hop music have become popular forms of artistic and self-expression in Chongqing, China. This city of mountains along the Yangtze River has long inspired works of art...
The Guardian
How is Cencorship Impacting China's Rap Scene?
Trapped in a city of a thousand mountains part 2 China's vague censorship laws make it difficult to know what can and can't be talked about in songs. This ambiguity has pushed some artists to pursue other career paths. Others see it as a...
Chungdahm Learning
Bad Animals Episode 1 - Hungry Animals
Nasty, brutish, and short. That’s life in the wild. Will these animals learn to get along? Follow this hip-hop series and its reflections on the seven deadly sins.... Rabbit and Monkey are hungry and look for some grub in the jungle. But...
Chungdahm Learning
Monster Week Episode 4 - The Cemetery
Werewolves, vampires, and monsters. It’s the stuff of nightmares. But for this town, it’s a real problem. With the police covering up local attacks and disappearances, it’s up to Gus and her best-friend Mac to find the truth behind the...
Chungdahm Learning
Monster Week Episode 2 - The Forest
Werewolves, vampires, and monsters. It’s the stuff of nightmares. But for this town, it’s a real problem. With the police covering up local attacks and disappearances, it’s up to Gus and her best-friend Mac to find the truth behind the...
Chungdahm Learning
Monster Week Episode 6 - The School
Werewolves, vampires, and monsters. It’s the stuff of nightmares. But for this town, it’s a real problem. With the police covering up local attacks and disappearances, it’s up to Gus and her best-friend Mac to find the truth behind the...
Australian Children's Television Foundation
MY:24 - Inspired to be a dancer
Ryan is a hip-hop dancer who hails from the country town of Taree. His MY:24 started with a nervous solo plane trip from Taree to Sydney to attend a dance workshop, and ended with him meeting and being inspired by talented indigenous...
Chungdahm Learning
Monster Week Episode 5 - Pentagram
Werewolves, vampires, and monsters. It’s the stuff of nightmares. But for this town, it’s a real problem. With the police covering up local attacks and disappearances, it’s up to Gus and her best-friend Mac to find the truth behind the...
Chungdahm Learning
Bad Animals Episode 6 - Peacock’s Feathers
Nasty, brutish, and short. That’s life in the wild. Will these animals learn to get along? Follow this hip-hop series and its reflections on the seven deadly sins.... Beautiful Peacock is always showing off his feathers. But the other...
Chungdahm Learning
Bad Animals Episode 2 - The Grass is Green
Nasty, brutish, and short. That’s life in the wild. Will these animals learn to get along? Follow this hip-hop series and its reflections on the seven deadly sins.... Sleepy Jaguar is always looking for a leafy branch to rest his head....
Chungdahm Learning
Bad Animals Episode 5 - Bonobo Baby
Nasty, brutish, and short. That’s life in the wild. Will these animals learn to get along? Follow this hip-hop series and its reflections on the seven deadly sins.... Single lady. Bonobo is looking for love in the jungle. But with so...
Chungdahm Learning
Bad Animals Episode 4 - Lemur’s Fire
Nasty, brutish, and short. That’s life in the wild. Will these animals learn to get along? Follow this hip-hop series and its reflections on the seven deadly sins.... Lemur is sick of humans destroying her home. Her anger boils over and...
Chungdahm Learning
Penny's Pencil Episode 4 - The Pencil Test
Penny wants to do well in school and follow the rules. But all that changes one day when Penny’s pencil comes to life. Penny encounters excitement and trouble as her pencil takes her on a journey of self-discovery. A magical door, a...
Chungdahm Learning
Monster Week Episode 3 - Mather’s Place
Werewolves, vampires, and monsters. It’s the stuff of nightmares. But for this town, it’s a real problem. With the police covering up local attacks and disappearances, it’s up to Gus and her best-friend Mac to find the truth behind the...
Chungdahm Learning
Monster Week Episode 1 - The Curse
Werewolves, vampires, and monsters. It’s the stuff of nightmares. But for this town, it’s a real problem. With the police covering up local attacks and disappearances, it’s up to Gus and her best-friend Mac to find the truth behind the...
Chungdahm Learning
Penny's Pencil Episode 5 - The Last Pencil
Penny wants to do well in school and follow the rules. But all that changes one day when Penny’s pencil comes to life. Penny encounters excitement and trouble as her pencil takes her on a journey of self-discovery. Penny’s pencil rights...
Chungdahm Learning
Penny's Pencil Episode 2 - A Pencil Runs Away
Penny wants to do well in school and follow the rules. But all that changes one day when Penny’s pencil comes to life. Penny encounters excitement and trouble as her pencil takes her on a journey of self-discovery. After Pencil’s daring...