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BLM Protestors. Multiracial group of young people carrying signs reading "Black Lives Matter."

The Movement for Black Lives Introduces the BREATHE Act

M4BL: “History is clear that we cannot achieve genuine safety and liberation until we abandon police, prisons, and all punishment paradigms.”

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Jul 7, 2020 11:45AM EDT

The Grammys. Alicia Keys with Boyz II Men Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman on stage.

WATCH: Six Must-See Grammy Performances

Music’s biggest stars took the stage last night, from host Alicia Keys to Tyler the Creator.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Jan 27, 2020 2:14PM EST

R. Kelly. Black man pauses onstage wearing black sunglasses, a black, white and black hoodie with gray fur trim, and a gold and black Chicago Bulls Hat. There is a hot pink background.

The Latest on the R. Kelly Sexual Assault Case

From John Legend on the Today show, to the daycare owner who bailed him out, to GoFundMe removing fundraising pages for his legal defense, the latest on the singer’s case.

Tiarra Mukherjee Feb 28, 2019 2:15PM EST

John Legend in black tuxedo holds and kisses gold Emmy award statue in front of blue wall with gold and white text

Black Stars Make Emmys History Ahead of Primetime Telecast

With a win at the Creative Arts Emmys, John Legend is the first Black man to pull an EGOT.

Sameer Rao Sep 10, 2018 4:49PM EDT

John Legend in grey jacket and black patterned shirt in front of white wall with multicolored paints

John Legend On The 120-Year-Old Law That Still Oppresses Black Louisianians

“Ending the 10-2 jury rule in Louisiana will not solve the issue of mass incarceration or dismantle White supremacy, but it will deal a significant blow to both.”

Sameer Rao Aug 14, 2018 3:03PM EDT

Illustration of Black teenager with brown and orange and green hues behind black bars on white background

John Legend Explains How Cash Bail Traps People of Color

Narrated by Legend and illustrated by Molly Crabapple, a new video from Color of Change explains how bail practices fuel mass incarceration.

Sameer Rao May 22, 2018 2:41PM EDT