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ASAP Rocky Trial: Potential Jurors Asked If They Buy Fenty Products
Jurors have also been asked if they're aware of Rocky or Rihanna's music.
Al Sharpton Calls Out Lack of Black Prospective Jurors in ASAP Rocky Assault Trial
The rapper has pleaded not guilty to assault with a semiautomatic firearm and also rejected a plea deal.
Family of Black Man Fatally Shot at Kroger Gas Station Wants Consequences for Grocery Chain and Security Company
The family of a man who was killed by a guard at a Kroger gas station in Tennessee wants to see consequences for both the security company and grocery chain.
George Floyd's Family Honors Him at Minneapolis Rally After 'Painful' Year
Joined by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, attorney Benjamin Crump and Rev. Al Sharpton, Floyd’s sister, Bridgett, spoke at the event.
George Floyd Funeral and Memorial Services Announced
George Floyd will be remembered in multiple cities in the coming days as protests spurred by his murder at the hands of police continue nationwide.
Diddy Hosts Town Hall on 'The State of Black America & Coronavirus'
The event features appearances by Meek Mill, Rev. Al Sharpton, Big Sean, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Killer Mike, and more.
Kid Rock Closes Detroit Restaurant Following Oprah Rant and Racism Accusations
Kid Rock is distancing himself from his hometown.
Al Sharpton Responds to Trump, Says President Has ‘Particular Venom for Blacks and People of Color'
The civil rights activist held a press conference in Baltimore on Monday to address Trump's most recent display of racism.
Federal Officials Won’t File Charges Against Cop for Chokehold Death of Eric Garner
The NYPD is still determining whether it will fire the officer who killed Eric Garner.
Al Sharpton Blasts Travis Scott's Reported Super Bowl Gig
"You can't fight Jim Crow and then sit in the back of the bus."
Rev. Al Sharpton Admits He Can't Name One Meek Mill Song
Sharpton: "[Meek] and I debate over lyrics but we don’t debate over justice."
Al Sharpton and Parkland Survivor Announce Anti-Gun Violence Rally in NYC
The demonstration will take place in front of POTUS' New York City apartment.
Livestream the Social Injustice Panel Centered on Meek Mill's 2017 Incarceration
With appearances by Rev. Al Sharpton, as well as Meek's mother, Kathy Williams, and attorney Joe Tacopina.
Student Prohibited From Having Real Name 'Malcolm X.' on His Senior Sweater
A school official pulled the student out of a class to deny him the right to have his name on his own senior sweater.
Donald Trump Jr. Insists His Father Isn't Racist Because He Hung Out With Rappers
Donald Trump Jr. denies that his father is racist, remarking that calling President Trump racist is a distraction from those who are "actually oppressed."
The Best Memes of 2017
From the Cash Me Ousside girl and Spongebob Squarepants to Salt Bae, Roll Safe and the Migos, here are without a doubt the best meme moments of 2017
Here's How Al Sharpton Really Feels About That Jay Z Shot on "Family Feud"
Rev. Al Sharpton has a surprising take on Jay Z's shots from "Family Feud."
Al Sharpton at Oscars Protest: 'This Will Be the Last Night of an All-White Oscars'
The Rev. Al Sharpton led a diversity-focused protest of #OscarsSoWhite.