Jussie Smollett

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Tiarra Mukherjee  Mar 26, 2019 2:43PM EDT

Prosecutors Drop All 16 Charges Against Jussie Smollett

The state’s attorney’s office says the actor’s community service and agreement to forfeit his bond led it to dismiss the charges.
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Tiarra Mukherjee  Mar 11, 2019 2:41PM EDT

Should Jussie Smollett Have Been Indicted on 16 Felony Counts?

Twitter users weigh in on the latest development in the case.
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Sameer Rao  Feb 14, 2019 3:01PM EST

Jussie Smollett Opens Up About Traumatic Assault

The “Empire” star spoke to “Good Morning America” about the racist and homophobic assault he survived in Chicago—and the people who question his honesty.
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Sameer Rao  Jan 30, 2019 12:59PM EST

Advocates Demand #JusticeForJussie Smollett

The “Empire” star was reportedly attacked by two men who shouted racist and homophobic slurs, physically attacked him and put a noose around his neck.
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Sameer Rao  Mar 16, 2017 11:47AM EDT

WATCH: Jussie Smollett Attacks Oppressive Political Climate in New Music Video

The “Empire” star directed the video for his song, which pleads for love and justice in the face of police violence, xenophobia and attacks on reproductive justice.
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Sameer Rao  Jan 25, 2017 12:46PM EST

Black Millennials Confront Mental Illness, Identity Crises in 'Giants' Web Series

The Jussie Smollett-produced drama premieres tonight on Issa Rae’s YouTube channel.
Sameer Rao  Feb 26, 2016 3:41PM EST

LIVESTREAM: Watch #JUSTICEFORFLINT and Fight the Flint Water Crisis

Blackout for Human Rights’ #JUSTICEFORFLINT concert airs at 5 p.m. ET on Revolt TV, but you can donate right now.
Akiba Solomon  Feb 24, 2016 3:27PM EST

Here's How to Get #JUSTICEFORFLINT Even Before Sunday's Big Show

Ryan Coogler’s Blackout for Human Rights is throwing a star-studded, free concert on Sunday for Flint, the Black Michigan city poisoned by toxic tap water. Here’s how you can watch the show featuring Ava DuVernay, Janelle Monaé and Andra Day—and where you can donate funds right now. 
Sameer Rao  Feb 24, 2016 2:26PM EST

Jussie Smollett, Eva Longoria and More Spill the Hard Truths About Discrimination

Several Hollywood performers and creators who aren’t straight White men tell all in a new piece from The New York Times.
Sameer Rao  Dec 15, 2015 12:33PM EST

WATCH: Two New Trailers From WGN's Slavery Epic 'Underground'

The John Legend-produced series—which stars Aldis Hodge and Jurnee Smollett-Bell as escaped slaves—premieres March 9. 
Kenrya Rankin  Dec 1, 2015 11:13AM EST

Jussie and Jurnee Smollett on World AIDS Day: ‘You Can’t Pick and Choose When Black Lives Matter’

On World AIDS Day, the actors and activists discuss the importance of advocating for the lives of Black people in all arenas.