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Episode Image by Theme song HoodGrown by David-James @davedashjames_ https://soundcloud.com/davedashjames Transition music @mztrwlsn https://soundcloud.com/mrwilsonbeats Black history month music: CB4 - “I’m black yall” TAG THE ARTIST: Nicholas Johnson @nicholasxjohnson FOR US BY US: Reclaim Roxbury http://reclaimroxbury.weeramuni.net/ https://business.facebook.com/Reclaimroxbury/ http://m.baystatebanner.com/news/2018/jan/24/roxbury-residents-demand-democratic-voice-planning/ WORD ON THE STREET: Here’s What One Day In The Dysfunction Of Restoring Puerto Rico’s Electricity Looks Like https://www.buzzfeed.com/nidhiprakash/arecibo-electricity?utm_term=.of9PPmb6Y#.abdBBADd8 Boston-area food stamps recipients can now use benefits for discounted bike share The "SNAP Card to Ride" program will provide $5 monthly memberships. https://www.boston.com/news/politics/2018/01/27/boston-area-food-stamps-snap-hubway-bike-share Departure of only black senator leaves void in State House "Linda's departure leaves big shoes to fill, not only for the residents of her district, but also for communities of color in Massachusetts." https://www.boston.com/news/politics/2018/01/27/linda-dorcena-forry-resignation In wake of #MeToo movement, sex education evolves http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-met-sex-ed-after-metoo-20180125-story.html Can creativity be taught? https://www.eschoolnews.com/2018/01/29/can-creativity-taught/ (historical) KING PINS: Don Hogan Charles https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/25/obituaries/don-hogan-charles-dead.html https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/don-hogan-charles-photographer-who-captured-civil-rights-movement-has-died-79-180967645/ http://www.uptowncollective.com/2017/12/29/in-memoriam-don-hogan-charles/ UNSUNG HEROES Melnea Cass https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melnea_Cass http://bwht.org/melnea-cass/ GOOD LOOKS (interview): Stephen Hamilton @theartofstephenHamilton http://www.itanproject.com/ http://theartofstephen.tumblr.com/ REALTALK: Cultural appropriation vs appreciation in fashion (religious jewelry/ African textiles) ANNOUNCEMENTS: New monthly episodes of White Wall Review, reviewing art shows around the city of Boston Rate and review and subscribe to us on APPLE podcast Check out white wall review ! Daughter of Contrast www.daughterofcontrast.com/ @daughterofcontrst Amber @ambersafro HIT US UP! If you’re an Artist or know an Artist to be featured on the show please send us an image of the work along with a short bio and social media handles. If you’re a small business owner or know of a local boston business to be featured on the show please send u a short message and social media handles. If you would like to be interviewed on the show please email us and send us a short bio and or media. And please please please send us topics for real talk to HoodGrownAesthetic@gmail.com or message us on instagram or here on SoundCloud Please Review, Rate and Subscribe to us on Itunes!