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Rashard Dobbins has over ten years of experience as a performer and production professional in the entertainment industry. He has worked on projects such as The Walking Dead, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, All Eyez On Me, and The Internship.

He has also served as a liaison for a leading talent agency specializing in cultivating talented youth. Some of his highlights include being a Class Two Fellow of the WKKF Community Leadership Network with the Center for Creative Leadership, Leadership Deli Spring 2020 Cohort Participant, and panelist for various youth organizations.

In this episode, we learn about his work through Class Act Detroit in the Midwes-Tireman community. The mission of this non-profit organization is to empower youth via music and arts education in Detroit. The purpose is to promote equity and racial healing and build a community for future generations via the elements of hip-hop. We also hear his thoughts on engaging people, especially the youth, in the overall framework process.

Information regarding Class Act Detroit can be found here: www.classactdetroit.org/ Instagram: @classactdetroit