Political Quick hits: April 26th Edition

Here’s your weekly quick look at few developing stories in the political arena:

• Paul Kevin Curtis, who last week was accused of sending ricin-laced letters to President Obama and two legislators, was released from jail this week and the charges have been dropped. U.S. Attorney Felicia Adams said this was done because “new information” became available. Authorities are investigating whether or not Curtis was framed by someone else. The letters had a Memphis, Tennessee, postmark and no return address. Ricin is a deadly toxin that comes from castor beans and has no known antidote. (CNN)

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Justin Burkhardt

Words From A Real OG: I Can’t Breathe the Air

DJ Cavem (aka The O.G. – The Organic Gardner) is really changing the game by using his environmentally-conscious music as a platform to push the green movement. He emphasizes a simple message: if you want to be down with your hood, you should keep it beautiful too.

The O.G. has an upcoming record called, “Eco Twerk,” that is a genuine masterpiece! He gave us a sneak peek during his #EarthDayLive Interview.

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Lashunda

#EarthDayLive [4/22 Edition]

Food justice, energy efficiency, clean air and water are critically important to youth populations and communities of color at large. On Earth Day, April 22, from 3-5 pm EDT, Green For All and The League of Young Voters Education Fund are hosting an #EarthDayLive broadcast to highlight how these issues affect communities and how young leaders of color are developing solutions to address them.

The two-hour livestream will include enviromental call to actions from Common, Drake, Anthony Mackie, Wyclef Jean, Will.i.am and Wiz Khalifa., as well as in-depth interviews with industry leaders.

WATCH THE #EARTHDAYLIVE BROADCAST.

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Lashunda

Political Quick Hits: April 19th Edition

Here’s your weekly quick look at few developing stories in the political arena:

• The story is developing with the two bombing suspects from the Boston Marathon bombing. One of the suspects died last night after a shootout in Watertown, Massachusetts. His younger brother, 19, is still on the run. Law enforcement have surrounded their home, and the story is developing live in Boston right now. The bombing left three dead and nearly 200 people injured with more than 60 still in the hospital and 13 of them still in critical condition. President Obama spoke at an interfaith service on Thursday saying, “Yes, we will find you. And yes, you will face justice. We will hold you accountable. But more than that, our fidelity to our way of life will only grow stronger, for God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but one of power and love and self-discipline.” 
  

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Justin Burkhardt

[SUBMIT YOUR ART] Tell Your Story About Gun Violence

Have you or someone you know been impacted by gun violence? We’re collecting powerful stories for a series we are producing on the effect of gun violence on young people.

Submit your art here

Get creative – share your videos, photos, or writing and we’ll feature as many as we can in our upcoming #NoGunsAllowed webisode series.

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The Editor