(AllHipHop News) Pittsburgh rappers/activists Jasiri X and Paradise "The Arkitech" Gray of X-Clan have launched a new program called the One Hood Media Academy, to help young African-American men.

The goal of the One Hood Media Academy is to assist the students in analyzing media messages, while developing creative skills to produce their own content.

The Academy, which will be held at Elite Studios, in Pittsburgh, will provide courses to teach skills related to blogging, video production and social media.