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A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood when 12-year-old Ethan Parker was shot and killed while filming a music video with teenage friends. What should have been a creative afternoon became yet another senseless loss in America's ongoing gun violence crisis. What steps will you take to address gun violence in your community? Please share your thoughts, subscribe to join the conversation, and help spread this crucial message about protecting our youth.

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Billionaire philanthropy is taking center stage as Bill Gates unveils his remarkable plan to donate nearly all his wealth by 2045. What compels one of the world's wealthiest individuals to make such a profound commitment and dismantle the Gates Foundation?

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Fashion trends come and go, but the recent phenomenon of young men wearing ski masks in sweltering summer heat has dangerous implications that extend far beyond style choices. This episode delivers a heartfelt message to our youth and the parents who care for them about an increasingly common sight in neighborhoods across America.

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What does media that genuinely loves and cares for Black people look like? Diamond Hardiman and Courtney Morrison join us to introduce a powerful exhibition coming to Los Angeles on May 2nd. This exhibition, part of Media 2070's Black Future Newsstand initiative, features over 70 interviews with LA residents who experienced the 2020 uprisings following George Floyd's murder. These stories, collected in partnership with USC's Charlotta Bass Journalism and Justice Lab, create a rich tapestry of lived experiences that challenge oversimplification and erasure.

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A disturbing incident in Spotsylvania County, Virginia resulted in parents facing serious charges after their third-grade child brought a loaded handgun to school that accidentally discharged in the classroom. The episode also covers NBA star LeBron James, who made history as the first professional athlete to have a Ken doll created in his likeness.

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After public backlash and media attention, the National Park Service reversed its decision to remove Harriet Tubman's image and quote from its Underground Railroad webpage in February. Digital archiving tools revealed the changes, which historians condemned as "offensive and absurd" attempts to minimize Tubman's historical contributions.

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The Trump administration has removed Harriet Tubman's image and references to enslaved people from the National Park Service's Underground Railroad webpage. Previously included were acknowledgments of the Fugitive Slave Act and the realities of slavery, which have now been replaced by commemorative stamps and vague mentions of "black-white cooperation." These changes are part of a broader effort to reshape American history. While many are distracted by celebrity news, significant historical revisions go unchallenged. The administration's campaign against diversity and inclusion also impacts institutions like the Smithsonian, promoting a sanitized version of history that downplays slavery and racism.

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A shocking case of institutional child abuse has emerged from Chester Community Charter School in Pennsylvania, where 20 school workers now face serious charges related to the physical abuse of 26 children. What began as troubling reports from parents whose children feared going to school has unfolded into a disturbing scandal involving unauthorized restraint techniques, painful "pressure point" holds, and a systemic failure to protect the most vulnerable students.