Artist + Innovator I’m the first U.S. Hip Hop Ambassador (via Dept of State). I’ve performed, spoken & led workshops in 48 countries 🌍 w/ an extensive amount of experience on the continent of Africa. A multi-talented creative (MC/Poet/Writer/Director/Voiceover), rooted in teaching freestyle & the art of emceeing, my current life’s work is about using Hip Hop as a tool for healing & inspiration. Listen to my new affirmation song →I LOVE AND APPROVE (OF MYSELF) available on all platforms! #hiphopmeditation Current Focal Points: Creator of the Lyrical Meditation Cypher Podcast (Live recordings here on CH) Spoken Word/Rap Coach with high level projects ✨Hip Hop Mindfulness & Meditation Music #hiphopmeditation #meditationmixtapeminute on IG ✨New book, Wisdom of the Cypher, coming 2022 ✨TV Show concepts ready for pitching! ✨A public speaker looking for virtual opportunities Recent Media Includes: Mindful Magazine, NY Times, Discover Magazine, CBS, Louie Schwartberg podcast YouTuber: Subscribe IG/Twitter/Tik Tok @toniblackman She/Her(s) 📍Brooklyn, NY/Washington, DC www.toniblackmanpresents.com Howard University BA/MA Echoing Green Fellow Alum/OSI Alum Creator of Rhyme like a Girl, Freestyle Union Cipher Workshop, Hip Hop Arts Movement (HHAM) Pioneer in Hip Hop Theatre, Hip Hop Diplomacy + Hip Hop Ed I ♥️Africa Available for consultation, creative strategy sessions, performance coaching (mc’s/poets/speakers)... Open to creative collaboration Tips graciously accepted! CashApp: $MissBlackman Venmo: @Toni-Blackman Zelle: toniblackman@gmail