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The Justice Committee has released a video featuring mothers of young men killed by the NYPD, calling on musicians to write and submit lyrics or original songs that demand justice for their families.

In a recent interview, former President George W. Bush doubled down on his legacy, asserting that he has no reason to apologize for or defend any of his actions (or inaction) during his controversial presidency.

No.1 draft pick Brittney Griner recently discussed her sexuality in an interview with ESPN, confirming for the first time publicly that she is gay: “Don’t worry about what other people are going to say…if you’re just true to yourself, let that shine through.”

A recent editorial asks the question, “Where Are Ordinary Black Youth in Popular Culture?” Are the stories of black youth that are “neither marginalized or at the proverbial mountaintop” invisible to mainstream America?

Chief Keef is under fire for a new song in which he threatens to murder a women for not performing a sex act on him: “You ain’t gonna let me f— you, and I feel you / But you gone suck my d— or I’ll kill you”

Jet magazine will dedicate its April 29th issue to a special report on the 800,000 missing black children who are largely ignored and unreported by the media. The cover says it all: “Missing & Black: Where Is The Outrage?”

Tshepo Cameron Modisane and Thoba Calvin Sithol recently tied the knot in what is being called Africa’s first traditional gay wedding. Tshepo and Thoba, both 27, hope to have children and raise a family one day. Congrats to the newlyweds!

Michelle Obama will be visiting Chicago today to talk gun violence at Harper High School, one of many high schools deeply impacted by the city’s gun violence crisis. 29 students have been shot and 8 have died in the past year alone.

Snoop Lion has partnered with MTV and Jewelry For A Cause for a gun buyback program. They’ve collaborated on limited edition “MTV x Caliber” bracelets made in part from guns turned into buyback programs; sales will be donated to buyback programs in Newark, NJ.

Members of Congress are calling for an investigation into Jay-Z and Beyonce’s recent, widely-publicized trip to Cuba. Jay and Bey are alleged to have not gotten the proper clearance for the trip, and could face a substantial fine?

President Obama is facing criticism for calling California Attorney General Kamala Harris “by far, the best-looking attorney general.” Do you think his comments were sexist?

During an appearance on Fox News’ “Cavuto on Business,” contributor Charles Payne asserted that programs like welfare and food stamps can make poverty feel “a little comfortable.”