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Nicole "Nikki Knowledge" Hudnell

Educator

New York City Based 

Public School Educator

Higher Education Guest Lecturer

Africana Studies Scholar

Professional Summary

Dedicated educator with over five years of experience serving as a guest lecturer, workshop presenter, and panelist in higher learning institutions. Adept in creating powerful curriculum in the fields of Hip-Hop, culturally responsive learning, Africana studies and youth ministry. A committed equity team member, passionate about working to further enhance the culturally responsive environment of the public school system. Knowledgeable and experienced in various educational philosophies and theology which best promote the overall experience of a learner. Bringing forth a positive work ethic and a commitment to efficiency and integrity.

Invited Guest Lecturer  

·         Hudnell, Nicole J. “The History of Hip-Hop and Social Justice Issues.” Lecture, February 2018.                                                                                           

·         Hudnell, Nicole J. “Hip-Hop Pedagogy in the Urban Classroom.” Lecture, May 2018.

·         Hudnell, Nicole J. “One Love: The Bob Marley Religion.” Speech, June 2019

·         Hudnell, Nicole J. “How to Hip-Hop: Embracing the Elements.” Speech, November 2019.

·         Hudnell, Nicole J. “Anything for My Child: The Strength of a Black Mother.” Speech, March 2021.

·         Hudnell, Nicole J. “That’s What He Did: We Are Judas.” Speech, April 2021.

·         Hudnell, Nicole J. “I Said Ayo: The Pedagogy of Battle Rap.” Lecture, February 2022.

·         Hudnell, Nicole J. “Hip-Hop Based Education and Culturally Relevant Teaching.” Lecture, March 2022.

·         Hudnell, Nicole J. “Reflect, Reset, Renew: Just 3 Simple Steps to Living Your Best Life.” Speech, October 2023.

·         Hudnell, Nicole J. “Dear Cindy: An Ode to the First Lady of Hip-Hop.” Speech, November 2023.

·         Hudnell, Nicole J. “Where Hip-Hop Meets Scripture.” Speech, February 2024

·         Hudnell, Nicole J. “Give it Up for the Ladies: Celebrating Women’s History Month!” Lecture, March 2024

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 Invited Workshop Presenter.

·         Hudnell, Nicole J. “Words Pass the Margin: Teaching Urban Youth to Improve Their Writing Skills.” presented at the HipHopEd Conference, June 2018.

·         Hudnell, Nicole J. “Loaded Learning: When Lux Meets Literacy.”  presented at the HipHopExLab Conference, April 2019.

·         Hudnell, Nicole J. “Pain Runs Deep...Share It with Me: The Importance of Allowing Urban Youth to Express Pain & Their Views on Social Justice Issues.” presented at the HipHopEd Conference, June 2019.

·         Hudnell, Nicole J. “I Am Home: Celebrating the Bronx and 50 Years of Hip-Hop.” presented at the HipHopEd Conference, June 2023.

·         Hudnell, Nicole J. “The Barbershop: Debating Old and New School Hip-Hop.” presented at the Urban Male Leadership Program, September 2023

·         Hudnell, Nicole J. “I Got a Story to Tell: The Power of Telling Your Story.” presented at the TeensUnderConstruction Conference, October 2023

 

Panel Appearances

  • “An Evening Conversation with Loaded Lux and Dr. Chris Emdin.” Milbank Chapel, February 2020

  • “Growing up Ghetto.” Rutgers University, May 2020

  • “Black Women in Media.” Brooklyn Library, May 2021

  • “Social Justice Issues in Black America.” Queens Library, June 2021

  • “Women’s History Celebration.” Northeast YMCA, April 1, 2023

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