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Questlove digs into the roots of hip-hop and its impact on culture in new book

Six-time Grammy Award-winning drummer and producer Questlove is digging deep into the roots of hip-hop and uncovering how the genre has impacted culture. He explains it all in his new book “Hip-Hop is History.” “Hip-hop’s sort of early years is the result of really a generation wanting to be heard,” Questlove said on “CBS Mornings” on Monday. “Before hip-hop, people …

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Long Island lawmakers to vote on whether to ban trans women athletes from competing in public facilities

A renewed fight over transgender rights is unfolding on Long Island, New York, as Nassau County lawmakers are set to vote on whether to ban transgender women athletes from competing in women’s teams in county-owned facilities. In February, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed an executive order denying permits to women’s or girl’s sporting events with transgender participants, barring them …

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Young Men of Purpose lifts up the next generation of Black and Brown boys: The light at the end of the tunnel

A celebration more than a decade in the making filled the Denver Highlands neighborhood with music and excitement. Dozens of families celebrated Young Men of Purpose, or “YMOP,” as the nonprofit recently held its inaugural Night of Purpose gala. “In 15 years, we’ve had 40 schools, 5,000 students impacted,” Rico Wint, CEO and founder of YMOP, told CBS News Colorado’s …

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