Day: May 15, 2023

Illinois Becomes First State to Pass Bill Aimed at Preventing Book Bans

Illinois Becomes First State to Pass Bill Aimed at Preventing Book Bans

The Illinois Senate has passed a measure that would help to prevent the practice of banning books, which Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias says is in response to efforts in other states to restrict access to reading materials for political and personal reasons.

Florida Teacher Says she is under Investigation after Showing 5th Grade Class Disney Movie with Gay Character

Florida Teacher Says she is under Investigation after Showing 5th Grade Class Disney Movie with Gay Character

Jenna Barbee, a fifth-grade teacher in Florida, is being investigated by the Florida Department of Education after she showed the movie “Strange World,” a 2022 animated Disney movie featuring a character who is gay and biracial.

Halsey Makes Surprise Appearance Suga’s LA Concert

Halsey Makes Surprise Appearance Suga’s LA Concert Halsey and Sugar performing at concert

BTS member Suga invited Halsey on stage for his solo concert at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Sunday evening in the context of his world tour “Suga Agust D.” On the last day of the three-day concert, Sugar surprised his fans with the appearance of Halsey for the 2020 song ‘Suga’s Interlude,’ from Halsey’s third studio album ‘Manic.’ 

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