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Democratic state Rep. Harold Dutton Jr.
With time running out in the 87th Texas Legislature, activists watch two bills targeting trans youth
JAMES RUSSELL | Contributing Writer
Republicans in the Texas Legislature are so intent on making life hell for transgender kids that even some Democrats are joining them. As the biennial 140-day open season on civil rights and liberties comes to a close, lawmakers have prioritized and passed legislation banning abortion after six weeks, further restricting access to the ballot box, limiting lawsuits against 18-wheeler drivers who hurt or kill someone and allowing guns to be carried without a permit.
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ABC reports 50 Cent, plus his G-Unity Foundation, partnered with Houston Independent School District and Horizon United to create the “G-Star” program. 50 Cent donated $300,000 to the new initiative through his foundation. The goal is to help students from three different high schools in the Houston area who struggle academically.
The article also points out, students in the program also gain exclusive access to the G-Unity Business Lab. 50 Cent will mentor students about entrepreneurship. 50 said,
“These programs will really help and really get people excited to get back involved and learn again after everything that’s been going on,” the mogul said during a press conference. “It’s three schools now, but it’s going to be a lot more. Just watch me.”