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The 21st discussed the recent school mask mandate, and the latest updates on COVID-19 and its variants with. We were also joined by the executive director for the Illinois High School Association about what school sports will look like this upcoming academic year.
The 21st was joined by the University of Illinois' School of Music to discuss a potential new fight song that celebrates diversity and inclusion by incorporating hip-hop into its sound.
Hip hop has long been a part of popular American culture, yet when it comes to being perceived as legitimate by prestigious institutions, it is often left behind. The 21st spoke with two music educators from universities in Illinois about the push to legitimize hip hop in academia.
The 21st spoke to the Girls Like Me Project founder La’ Keisha Gray-Sewell about the organization and how it helps young Black girls take a critical look at the media and culture, and find a voice of their own.
State Sen. Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) joined The 21st to discuss cannabis policy, gun violence and improving community relations with law enforcement with guest host Lamont Holden. Bennett reached out to Holden after reading his essay about being Black in America.
