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Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop: An Exclusive Insight into Dr. Glenn Sweety G Toby's Groundbreaking Initiatives

Dr Glenn Toby
Dr Glenn Toby

The 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop Film Festival, presented by The Kings Exhibition, Fulton County Arts & Culture, and Atlanta Film Society. is an event that cannot be missed. With exclusive features such as a private brunch for celebrities and city officials, this festival promises to be a thrilling celebration of Hip Hop culture and its monumental contributions.

The Hip Hop Film Festival celebrates the anniversary of one of the most influential genres of music, Hip Hop. The event is free and open to the public and is set to take place on September 30th at Tara Atlanta at 2345 Cheshire Bridge Rd, NE. With notable guests such as Positive K, Damion Hall, DJ Jelly, Cool Breeze, Pete Nice, Paradise Grey, and many more, this festival promises to be an epic day of entertainment and commemoration.


Dr. Glenn Sweet G TobyDr. Glenn Sweet G Toby

Dr. Glenn Sweety G Toby's nonprofit organizations, The Kings Exhibition and The Book Bank Foundation, are impressive initiatives that demonstrate his commitment to education and social welfare. Established in 1997, The Book Bank Foundation aims to promote literacy and education amongst inner-city children. The foundation provides tutoring, alternative education, career development, and innovative projects such as celebrity readings. The Book Bank Foundation collaborates with the DHS Office of Special Events to support homeless children in New York City by providing necessary items such as clothing, food, and toys.

Dr. Glenn Sweety G Toby's initiatives to promote education and improve children's quality of life in underprivileged communities by classic Hip Hop culture is commendable. The Hip Hop Film Festival promises to be a remarkable celebration of Hip Hop culture's 50-year journey. To listen to the entire interview, download the audio above.

Dr. Rashad Richey, host of the award-winning 'Rashad Richey Morning Show' on News & Talk 1380 – WAOK/V-103FM (HD3) (Weekdays 7am -10am), and the 'Dr. Rashad Richey Review' on SiriusXM's Urban View (Sundays at 1pm and 9pm), was voted 'Best Talk Radio Personality in Atlanta' by readers of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and named 'Most Trusted Voice in Atlanta' by the Atlanta Business Journal, making him the first African-American to receive these distinctions.

The intelligent and fearless television news anchor for the opinion news show, 'Indisputable with Dr. Rashad Richey' on the TYT Network, which was named 'fastest growing TV news show in America', and Political Commentator for The People's Station V-103 FM, America's largest urban station, also serves as President of Rolling Out, the largest free-print urban publication in the country. This multimedia powerhouse with over 3-million combined subscribers/followers on Facebook Watch, YouTube, Podcasts, and Twitch combined, is a noted multidisciplinary academic scholar and university professor/lecturer and an Emmy-nominated television Political Analyst for CBS News Atlanta. 

Believing in the power of knowledge and education, Dr. Richey holds several advanced degrees, making him one of the most academically credentialed individuals in American history according to America News Now. Completing doctoral research studies in federal policy reform from Clark Atlanta University, Dr. Richey also holds a PhD from the Business University of Costa Rica where his research and doctoral dissertation highlighted the nuances and intersectionality of politics, policy and religion. 

Being a student of leadership, Dr. Richey completed studies in Executive Leadership at Cornell University and was accepted into a specialty executive law program at Harvard University in International Finance: Policy, Regulation, and Transactions. Understanding the connectivity of culture and science, Dr. Richey earned his Master of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Pacific, where his master's thesis researched cognitive functionalities of brain entrainment. Dr. Richey also completed a Master of Science in Applied Physics and Quantum Mechanics from Universidad Empresarial, his master's thesis was adapted into a book titled, 'Ancient Egyptian Mastery of Quantum Physics, Vibratory Frequency, and Geometric Sciences: An Overview of Complex Scientific Applications in Ancient Cultures', which quickly became the #1 Physics, #1 Science, #1 History, and #1 Egyptian Genre b0ok on the Amazon platform. 

As an executive leader, Dr. Richey says it's imperative to combine business practices with compassionate leadership principles, which was a primary focus when completing his Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Beulah Heights University. Dr. Richey also holds a Master of Laws (LL.M) in Humanitarian Studies from the University of Renaissance and a Doctor of Law in International Law (ABD) from the research institution, Azteca University. 

He is currently in the final leg of completing his Juris Doctor (Law Degree) from Birmingham Law School and dually enrolled in a PhD in Quantum Physics program, which is a collaborative between the Clark Atlanta University physics department and the School of Life Information Science & Engineering at Asia Pacific School of Business.

As host of The Rashad Richey Morning Show, Dr. Richey has interviewed everyone from Vice-President Kamala Harris to TI, and always brings relevant information, the best on-air debates, and most insightful interviews in media. Tune in every weekday morning from 7am-10am on News and Talk 1380-WAOK, V-103FM (HD3), www.WAOK.com, or on the Audacy App.