Breakdancer From Takoma Park Preps for 2024 Paris Olympics
Antonio Castillo, a Mexican immigrant from Takoma Park, lives his dream. He hopes to lead the first U.S. breakdancing team to Olympic gold in Paris in 2024. MyMCMedia visited him… Read More
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Mexicano Liderará al Primer Equipo de Breakdance de EE.UU. en las Olimpiadas 2024
Antonio Castillo, un inmigrante mexicano de Takoma Park, está viviendo su sueño de liderar al primer equipo de breakdance de Estados Unidos a los Juegos Olímpicos que tendrán lugar en… Read More
Teacher Brings Music Videos with Students to Life as In-Person Learning Resumes
Michael Doggett began recording hip hop and rap songs with help from his Hallie Wells Middle School students last year, when all Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students were learning… Read More
Substantial Reflects on Media, Music and Maintaining an Artist Life
Stan “Substantial” Robinson is a hip-hop recording artist, an educator, and visual aritst who teaches media and music recording at various Montgomery County, MD places of learning, including Montgomery Community… Read More
Chance the Rapper Honors Montgomery County Teacher on Instagram
Chance the Rapper awarded a Hallie Wells Middle School teacher $30,000 during his Instagram Live Twilight Awards, which recognizes teachers who engage students in unique ways. Michael Doggett is an… Read More
Rapper’s Delight: Clarksburg Teacher Uses Rap to Educate and Entertain
While students continue to be at home because of COVID-19, one teacher at Hallie Wells Middle School is sharing educational messages every week by rapping to his students virtually. Michael… Read More