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3 days ago
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Celebration held for KC program eliminating school-to-prison pipeline
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Natasha Scruggs started JustUs when she was still in law school. 'I was working at a juvenile justice court, and I started to see eight-year-olds in handcuffs, and I'm like, 'We got to do something a little bit better than this,'' she said. She says the program has two separate goals, using the legal field to reach two different audiences. 46-year-old woman struck, killed on I-35 Saturday night 'It's a pipeline to help kids who either, if they're in the justice system, get out. If they're not in the justice system, help them become attorneys. So it's kind of a two-pronged approach.' The program has helped hundreds of students over its 10-year history. Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church held their 10-year celebration on Sunday, where students were given certificates of achievement for their hard work and given scholarships as well. One of the recipients is William Workcuff, who's been with JustUs for three years. 'I see myself, God willing, as a criminal attorney, and hopefully in ten years, ten or 15 years, hopefully, I have my own firm,' he said. He said that he's already using some of his experiences in his classwork. He's a sophomore at the University of Missouri at Kansas City. 'I feel like it's really a blessing that this program has been to me, not only through the experiences that I've gotten, but the training that I got that I was able to implement in UMKC Mock trial.' Gladstone home explosion leaves one dead, cause still unknown He also says the skills he's learned are applicable everywhere, not just the legal field. 'Come do this simply not because it's just for lawyers, because it's not. It helps you build communication skills, critical thinking skills that you need that in any industry.' Students have been able to connect with leaders of professional sports franchises, like the Royals and the Chicago Bears. They've been to appellate courts and courtrooms all over the country, making invaluable connections. Scruggs says it's the opportunities she wishes she had as an aspiring attorney. 'The success that I've seen is kind of like my dream, what I would have wished I had when I wanted to be a lawyer,' she said. We asked Scruggs about what the next ten years of JustUs might look like. 'I'm trying to see some more like full-time jobs,' she said. 'So, I'm just wanting to make more opportunities, more students, some more cities involved, more attorneys.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Doja Cat and Jack Harlow Throw a Dinner Party with John Mayer, Matt Damon and More Celebs in New 'Just Us' Video
Who knew Doja Cat and Jack Harlow's friend group was so star-studded? The two rappers teamed up for a flirty new collaboration, "Just Us," and released the song on March 21 alongside a music video set at a dinner party with celebrity cameos from John Mayer, Matt Damon and more stars. The lyrics of "Just Us" find Harlow, 27, rapping provocative lyrics about wanting to be with only Doja, 29, while surrounded by other people. "I wish it was just us in this bitch / But they can't trust us in this bitch," he says on the chorus. Related: Jack Harlow Is Surprised to Learn Brandy and Ray J Are Siblings: 'Nobody's Ever Told Me That' Doja performs the song's second verse, with risqué bars about getting intimate with Harlow: "Two hands on my 'fro, starin' into my soul / Leg up on that chair, hand on that arm, tongue in that throat." The video, filmed at the restaurant Horses in Los Angeles, shows the two artists at dinner, seated separately but sneaking away to spend some private time together near the bar. Eventually, they make their way to the kitchen to get away from the crowd. Throughout the clip, many celebrities appear at the restaurant — Mayer, Damon, PinkPantheress, Nicholas Braun, Taylor Rooks, Malcolm Todd, DJ Drama and more. Damon's appearance in the video comes after him and Harlow costarred in the 2024 heist comedy film The Instigators. "I felt privileged to be surrounded by that level of talent so early in my career," he told Variety last year about the movie, which also featured Casey Affleck. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "Just Us" follows Harlow's recent singles "Set You Free," "Tranquility" and "Hello Miss Johnson." His last album, Jackman, was released in 2023. Related: Doja Cat Says Nerves Got to Her at 2025 Oscars as She Confesses 'Bitch Hit Some Flats' During Performance Last month, Doja appeared on LISA's "Born Again" alongside RAYE. The trio also performed a tribute to James Bond themes at the 2025 Oscars on March 2. The "Say So" musician sang "Diamonds Are Forever" at the awards show and spoke out in response to critics of her vocal performance afterward. "I never get to sing like that and what I did was brave and scary as f--- for me," she said in a candid Instagram post. "I know a lot of people didn't like it but a lot of people did and I feel good that I pushed myself," added Doja. Read the original article on People
Express Tribune
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Jack Harlow and Doja Cat release new single Just Us with surprise celebrity cameos
Jack Harlow and Doja Cat have joined forces for a new single, Just Us, which was released on Thursday night. The collaboration comes with an accompanying music video featuring notable celebrity cameos from John Mayer, Matt Damon, and Succession star Nicholas Braun. A teaser for the song was shared earlier in the day on Harlow's Instagram, where he can be heard rapping, 'I wish it was just us in this b***h / But they can trust us in this b***h,' while seated at a restaurant table. The full music video continues the restaurant theme, showing Harlow and Doja Cat engaging in flirtatious exchanges, dancing at the bar, and moving through the kitchen. Harlow has been gaining momentum in 2025, having recently released Set You Free in February. Prior to that, he kept a relatively low profile in 2024, releasing only two singles, Hello Miss Johnson and Tranquility. His last full-length project, Jackman, came out in 2023 and was followed by the success of Lovin' on Me, which topped the Billboard Hot 100. Doja Cat has also had a strong start to the year. Before Just Us, she collaborated with Raye and Blackpink's Lisa on the track Born Again. Her 2023 album Scarlet peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, and she later released an expanded edition, Scarlet 2 Claude. The Paint the Town Red singer continues to make waves in the industry with high-profile collaborations and chart-topping releases. With Just Us, Harlow and Doja Cat bring together their signature styles in a highly anticipated track that further cements their presence in the music industry.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Jack Harlow and Doja Cat Drop New Single 'Just Us'
It's a good night to be Jack Harlow and Doja Cat fans. The two artists teamed up for a new single, 'Just Us,' which dropped on Thursday night. In a teaser posted earlier in the day on Harlow's Instagram, he can be heard rapping, 'I wish it was just us in this bitch / But they can trust us in this bitch,' while sitting at a table in a restaurant. More from The Hollywood Reporter Japanese Breakfast Release New Album 'For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women)' How to Save on 2025 Stagecoach Tickets Primary Wave Finalizes Deal For Biggie Smalls Catalog Harlow and Doja Cat also released a respective music video (below), which sees the pair flirting with each other in a restaurant, including dancing together at the bar and the kitchen. There are also several surprise celebrity cameos in the music video from John Mayer, Matt Damon and Nicholas Braun. So far, it's been a busy 2025 for Harlow as he released his first single of the year, 'Set You Free,' last month. The rapper was mostly quiet on the new-music front in 2024, only dropping two singles, 'Hello Miss Johnson' and 'Tranquility.' The tracks followed his second studio album drop, Jackman, in 2023, as well as his hit single 'Lovin' on Me,' which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart. As for Doja Cat, 'Just Us' isn't her first music collab of the year. Last month, she teamed up with Raye and Blackpink's Lisa for 'Born Again.' The 'Paint The Town Red' artist also released her fourth studio album, Scarlet, in 2023 — which peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 200 chart — before dropping an expanded version, Scarlet 2 Claude, last year. Best of The Hollywood Reporter Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Highest-Profile Harris Endorsements: Taylor Swift, George Clooney, Bruce Springsteen and More Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2024: Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Olivia Rodrigo and More
