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While Michael Jordan was busy helping sites garner some page views after finally speaking out on police brutality involving black people, which he never does, Carmelo Anthony was busy in Los Angeles with Team USA’s women’s and men’s basketball players holding a meeting with community leaders. Anthony has been vocal about police brutality and has made…

During the opening night of the Democratic National Convention, Bernie Sanders supporters were in attendance. Most were probably wishing they were there to root him on, but now they’re all “I Guess I’m With Her.” During Sanders’ opening speech, he spoke about “the 13 million Americans who voted for the political revolution” and thanked his…

Katt Williams is once again on the other side of the law. The comedian was arrested at a Los Angeles hotel for allegedly assaulting a female employee. According to the unnamed employee, Williams punched her and left visible bruises. “Officers arrived and met with the female victim, who told them she’d been assaulted by her…

Dr. Dre was handcuffed outside his Malibu, Calif., home Monday after a white driver called police and said he was brandishing a gun. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office, Dre told the cops that the man was blocking his driveway and refused to move after being asked. But he denied making the threats the…

Given the racial tension in the nation (and the world) and the ongoing Black Lives Matter vs. All Lives Matter debate, outspoken performer Wyclef Jean has a few choice words: “Only idiots would be saying, ‘Why do black lives matter?’” The Root sat down with the Grammy Award-winning artist and producer at Ozy Fusion Fest. Jean…

What a time to be black in America. “Obviously all lives matter, but black lives are the ones that are at risk right now,” said actress, director and writer Issa Rae. “Black lives are constantly being attacked.” Rae has vociferously spoken out against the violence toward, and disregard for, black people in America. Recently she…

In today’s “You’re a Dumb MFer News,” aspiring rapper Kasper Knight proved that his stupidity has no bounds. The Indiana rapper decided it would be a grand idea to shoot himself through the cheek to gain interest in his music. And, of course, he posted the video on Facebook. Even after shooting himself, he continued to…

The cast of Marvel’s Ryan Coogler-directed Black Panther film was revealed over the weekend at the San Diego Comic Con. And needless to say, it’s lit! Although the film doesn’t hit theaters until 2018, it’s great that Chadwick Boseman will be joined not only by Michael B. Jordan but also by Lupita Nyong’o and Danai Gurira. As…

Editor’s note: This article contains social media posts that some may find offensive. A Georgia mother recently crossed the line when she thought she’d get back at her 16-year-old daughter. Not only did Shanavia Miller’s form of discipline include brutality, but she also posted on Facebook video that showed her beating her daughter Nia with…

In the world of online dating, there’s pretty much something out there for everyone. Love farmers? There’s an app and site for that. Love big and beautiful people? Yup, you’re one click away from an all-you-can-hold type of love. Want a little cream in your coffee and you’re fond of interracial dating? There’s a site for…