/news/tags/kenny-jo-jo-smith Kenny Jo Jo Smith en-US Copyright Thu, 29 Jul 2021 09:00:28 GMT /news/shuffle/2021-07-29/alien-arts-uses-positive-hip-hop-to-inspire-akron-youth Children and their parents flocked to Akron’s Hardesty Park to attend a hip-hop “boot camp” this July. The event was hosted by Alien Arts, a new Akron nonprofit founded by Ameer Williamson, who performs as Minus the Alien. Williamson's organization is working with kids in the city to help them experience the four elements of hip-hop culture: DJing, MCing, breakdancing and graffiti art. Thu, 29 Jul 2021 09:00:28 GMT /news/shuffle/2021-07-29/alien-arts-uses-positive-hip-hop-to-inspire-akron-youth Amanda Rabinowitz, Brittany Nader