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Epic Rap Battles of Black History

Bert & Det produce three skits/emcee battles highlighting differing views of famous historical African American men and women. Their viewpoints are highlighted through rap battles encapsulating their competing ideals. This event looks backward to look forward to the destiny of future African American leaders. At the end of each battle, Bert & Det deep dive into the historical backstories behind the captivating lyrics and engage the students in interactive trivia and dialogue.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Black History
  • Historical perspectives on social justice
  • Examples of advocating for your community

Biographies

Bert Gervais (Bert)

Bert Gervais (Bert)
Recognized by USA Today, Entrepreneur Magazine, and Fox News as one of the top youth leaders in the country, Bert Gervais a.k.a. “The Hip Hop STEM Guy” is one of the top speakers on removing mental barriers to academic student success. He has been recognized by President Obama for his work with young people. He is a tech entrepreneur and self-proclaimed unicorn who has collaborated with companies such as Google and Facebook in his mission to “make tech cool.” Bert has also performed songs from his upcoming rap album on the same stages as Drake, J. Cole, and John Legend. Bert is a #1 Amazon best-selling author and the executive producer of the YouTube web series PopUp University. His travels have allowed him to speak to over 60,000 students in over 40 states. Despite the fact they look alike, he wants you to know that he is not Russell Westbrook.
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David Horne (Det)
David Horne (Det)
Det is an in-demand hip hop artist from New York. He holds a Master's degree in mechanical engineering, and musically, he has toured the country. An award-winning engineer by day and motivational rapper by night, Det lives his message of balancing his day job with his daydreams. His witty wordplay & vivid lyrical imagery represent those who choose to pursue their life's passions. He's living proof that one can be smart and look really cool doing it.
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Check out videos showing examples of how they engage their audiences by viewing the videos below.

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