Manny Faces

Manny Faces is the founder and Executive Director of The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy. An award-winning publishing industry veteran, Manny has more than 15 years of director-level new media journalism experience. He served as Director of New Media for the Long Island Press, and has successfully migrated traditional print media onto digital platforms. Manny is the founding editor of New York-based hip-hop music and culture publication Birthplace Magazine, as well as creator and host of online radio programs The NY Hip Hop Report and The Manny Faces Show. An outspoken advocate for hip-hop music and culture, Manny is often called upon to speak as a guest lecturer or discussion panelist on topics relating to hip-hop music and culture, and the journalism industry.