Kendrick Lamar’s highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime show has ignited a nationwide debate, highlighting the ongoing racial and cultural divisions in the United States. While many praised the performance for its powerful symbolism and celebration of Black culture,...
Super Bowl Halftime Show Highlights America’s Unresolved Cultural Tensions
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Fact or Fake? Level Up Your Civic Superpowers with Media Literacy!
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