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Boyle Heights youth weigh in on fatal shooting, Olympic behavior, Hollywood's "genderbending" trend
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Aug 11, 2016
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Boyle Heights youth weigh in on fatal shooting, Olympic behavior, Hollywood's "genderbending" trend

A check-in with youth from Boyle Heights following the shooting of a 14-year-old, the psychology behind who we cheer for, rebooting and regendering in Hollywood.

Vigil and protest for Jesse Romero in Boyle Heights, Calif. on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016.
Vigil and protest for Jesse Romero in Boyle Heights, Calif. on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016.
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A check in with youth from Boyle Heights following the shooting of a 14-year-old, the psychology behind who we cheer for, rebooting and regendering in Hollywood.

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A deadly police shooting of a 14-year-old in Boyle Heights is focusing attention on the challenges that teens face as police respond to a rise of crime in the city.
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This week the Department of Justice released a scathing report on the Baltimore police department. Now officials from the city and the Justice Department are expected to work on a negotiation that will be presented to a judge. The settlement could be what’s known as a consent decree.
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A German auto maker partnering with TeamUSA? BMW is designing and building competition vehicles for US athletes, including a new wheelchair for the Paralympic Games.
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Since it first came around, the internet has become a refuge for marginalized groups. But when it comes to asexuality, the internet can almost be credited for creating the community.
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To many, it seems that Hollywood is on a reboot, gender-bending roll. So, is it here to stay and what's been the impact on the industry so far?
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