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A jury has reached a death penalty verdict for Dylann Roof, the man who shot and killed nine church members at the historically Black Emanuel AME church in Charleston, South Carolina in June 2015. The verdict came after a prosecutor reminded jurors about the "god-fearing" spirit of the church members killed during the massacre and testimonies from the victims' families and friends.

Nothing is worse than a Chris Brown/Soulja Boy beef that has Mike Tyson added to the mix. The champ hit the recording booth this week with producer Damon Elliott to drop a verse for his new diss track to Soulja Boy, “If You Show Up. ” In the 30-second snippet of the track, Tyson can […]

The police killed young Black men at a disproportionately high rate in 2016. It could escalate under Trump.

The outspoken T.I. took a break from the stage to write an open letter to outgoing President Barack Obama, detailing thoughts on POTUS' legacy and impact on America and its citizens.

As passionate as Odell Beckham Jr. is on the football field, it should come as no surprise that the running back got pretty heated after yesterday’s loss. Sunday afternoon, the Giants faced off against the Green Bay Packers in Wisconsin in their first playoff appearance since 2012. The winner would go on to face the […]

Moonlight is one of the most critically acclaimed movies of the year and is racking up for awards season. Based on a play by Tarell Alvin McCraney, the film follows the life Chiron who is struggling with his identity. The film delivers powerful performances from Ashton Sanders, Janelle Monae, Naomie Harris and Mahershala Ali. Directed […]

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Source: Frazer Harrison / Getty   Donald Glover‘s new series Atlanta is nothing short of a phenomenon, acclaimed for its fresh voice and authenticity. Those aren’t usually things rewarded at awards shows, so it’s no wonder that Glover seemed utterly surprised the show won a Golden Globe for Best Television Series, Musical or Comedy. He […]

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President Barack Obama referred to a videotaped attack on a Chicago mentally disabled man as "despicable" Thursday while talking about the city's crime rate. Four teens have been charged with hate crimes in connection with the violent assault captured in a Facebook Live clip.

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Pharrell set the record straight while visiting Ellen DeGeneres' show.