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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.

The Trump administration's immigration policies have led to slower wage growth, fewer job openings, and higher unemployment rates for American workers, as lower demand and economic uncertainty have made employers hesitant to hire and automation has replaced workers in some sectors.

A proposed merger between two major rail carriers could reduce truck traffic, improve air quality, and lower transportation costs for families, making freight rail policy a matter of community health, urban quality of life, and fair opportunity for all.

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.

Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) has successfully advanced the bipartisan Accelerating Home Building Act through the U.S. House of Representatives, which aims to streamline the homebuilding process and reduce housing costs by promoting pattern zoning and providing a pilot grant program for the development of pre-reviewed construction designs.

The SPUR Housing Act, introduced by Congresswoman Janelle Bynum and Congressman Chris Pappas, would establish a five-year, $1.5 billion grant program to reduce the cost of building new housing by offsetting local and state-imposed development fees.

Kenneth Walker III, after overcoming health issues, proved himself to be a special player by running for 135 yards and being voted MVP of Super Bowl LX.

President Donald Trump has come under fire for posting a video on his social media platform that portrays former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes. The video, which has been widely condemned by both Republicans and Democrats, is the latest incident of Trump sharing racially charged content online.

Mental health professionals and educators emphasize the importance of proactive discussions about race to aid young people in processing racism without internalizing harm, thereby affirming their identity in a society where Black youth frequently face racial challenges.

The Justice Department's release of over 3 million documents pertaining to Jeffrey Epstein has sparked significant controversy due to the failure to adequately redact identifying details of many victims and potential accomplices, leading to widespread condemnation from survivors.