Author: Melissa Hellmann

UK

Urban dirt biking is a rebellious yet educational experience for students in Chicago, thanks to B-360, a non-profit offering Stem education through building model-size robot dirt bikes. Their goal is to show students, especially Black youth, the opportunities available to them. Despite legal restrictions and arrests in Baltimore, B-360 is pushing for policy changes alongside youth leadership development organizations to uplift their community. With limited funding, they hope to create an urban dirt bike campus to provide safe spaces and training for riders. Their innovative programs simulate dirt biking principles through engaging experiments, teaching students essential STEM concepts. B-360 envisions…

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UK

The Biden-Harris campaign kicked off its Black voters initiative at Girard College in Philadelphia, highlighting accomplishments that impact the Black community. President Biden emphasized his promises kept, such as student debt relief and police reform, while Vice President Harris focused on healthcare and credit score improvements. The event drew a diverse crowd, with supporters cheering and gospel singers performing beneath a “Black Voters for Biden-Harris” banner. Attendees like Verna and Zelma expressed their support for Biden’s actions on gun control and student loans, while others like Winston were cautious about potential changes still needed. Despite differing opinions, the audience was…

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