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Professor. Griot. ACEs Survivor. Story-Healer.
Dr. J.L. Adolph is a Professor of English and African Diaspora Studies, a TEDx speaker, and the visionary behind H2TW: Hip-Hop Transformative & Therapeutic Writing—a culturally rooted program that empowers at-promise youth, teen parents, educators, and healing professionals through the power of writing.
With over 20 years of experience in education, Dr. Adolph brings classroom-tested strategies, storytelling wisdom, and lived resilience to every session. As an Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) survivor and someone who has overcome negative co-parenting dynamics, he doesn’t just teach from theory—he teaches from transformation.
Book Dr. J.L. Adolph as Your Next Keynote Speaker
"From Broken Bars to Healing Verses: Rewriting the Narrative, Remixing the Mind."
Bring energy, authenticity, and transformational insight to your next conference, summit, or staff training. Dr. J.L. Adolph delivers powerful keynotes that blend personal testimony, cultural scholarship, and the healing power of hip-hop storytelling.
As a TEDx speaker and professor with over two decades of experience, Dr. Adolph captivates audiences by bridging the gap between trauma, education, and cultural healing. His talks are not lectures—they're cyphers of revelation.
Popular Keynote & Workshop Topics:
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Hip-Hop Therapeutic Writing: How storytelling transforms trauma into purpose
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The EDR Method: Externalize. Deconstruct. Remix your narrative
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Griots in the Classroom: Culturally responsive writing instruction for at-promise youth
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Fatherhood, Masculinity & Mental Health in Hip-Hop Culture
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Rewriting SEL: Hip-hop journaling as a tool for emotional intelligence
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Breaking Generational Scripts: Helping students heal from ACEs with the pen
Featured At:
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TEDx@GeorgiaStateU
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National Healthy Start
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TRIO Programs
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DeKalb County Public Schools
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Buffalo Prenatal-Perinatal Network
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ELECT Conference (PA)
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Southwest Popular Culture Conference
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Clark Atlanta University
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Morehouse School of Medicine
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College of Language Arts
✍🏾 H2TW: Hip-Hop Transformative Tutoring and Writing
This track is designed for high school and college students who want to build powerful, purpose-driven writing skills for academic, career, and life success. Through the use of hip-hop and griot traditions, students learn to master:
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College entrance essays
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Narrative & research papers
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Internship and Career Writing Samples
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LinkedIn personal branding
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SEL-driven writing practices that build confidence, voice, and clarity
💥 H2TW: Hip-Hop Therapeutic Writing
This trauma-informed path is for youth, teen parents, and organizations ready to address emotional wounds and narrative identity. Using the EDR Method (Externalize, Deconstruct, Rewrite), participants:
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Journal and reflect in safe, non-academic spaces
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Heal from ACEs and parental wounds
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Rewrite harmful family stories and reclaim their narrative
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Grow emotional intelligence through lyricism and truth-telling
This work is not a substitute for therapy, but a powerful complement that unlocks healing through writing.