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When A$AP Rocky Became A Substitute Teacher In Harlem

A$AP Rocky recently visited his old school in Harlem to teach a group of students how to express themselves through hip-hop, showing how the art form can be used as a tool for building confidence and promoting positive learning opportunities.

Oregon Leaders Support Senate Bill To Renovate Moda Center Without Raising Taxes

State and local leaders have testified in support of Senate Bill 1501, which outlines a path to renovate the Moda Center into a premier venue for sports, entertainment and community events without raising taxes, and is supported by Governor Tina Kotek, Senate President Rob Wagner, House Majority Leader Ben Bowman, Senate Majority Leader Kayse Jama, Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson, and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson.

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‘They Wanted a Trophy’: Minnesota Activists Reflect on Arrests

Trahern Crews, a co-founder of Black Lives Matter Minnesota, was arrested along with eight other activists and journalists for protesting at a St. Paul church that serves as an ICE field office, in what they believe was an attempt to intimidate them and silence their activism.

‘They Wanted a Trophy’: Minnesota Activists Reflect on Arrests

Trahern Crews, a co-founder of Black Lives Matter Minnesota, was arrested along with eight other activists and journalists for protesting at a St. Paul church that serves as an ICE field office, in what they believe was an attempt to intimidate them and silence their activism.

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Memorable Besties From Black Culture

Galentine's Day celebrates platonic female love, and this article looks at 12 iconic Black besties in movies, television, and pop culture who exemplify this.