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Dr. Drew on Jonah Hill's Challenge of 'Bro Masculinity': 'Let Humor Do Its Job'

Dr. Drew Pinsky urged actor Jonah Hill to "double-down" on his traditional form of comedy on Fox Nation's "UN-PC" after Hill said in a recent interview that he wants to "challenge traditional masculinity" in his films.

While promoting his directorial debut, "Mid90s," Hill told Variety that the film features children speaking to each other "in such a harmful way, such a misogynistic way, such a homophobic way."

He said that in earlier films he's starred in, "a lot of what they’re showing is major bro comedy, and bro masculinity."

"I’m learning I’ve got to unlearn a lot of stuff, and maybe some of the people that liked 'Superbad' will come with me on that journey."

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Dr. Drew argued that if Hill truly wants to shine a light on toxic masculinity, he should "double-down on the comedy."

"Show it out. Show it for what it was," he said. "Take a good, hard look at it. Double down on it, and let humor do its job. It's supposed to bring out truth."

Co-host Tyrus added that, while humor can bring people together, it's also meant to recognize peoples' differences.

"Laughter heals a lot of wounds, and room full of laughter with a lot of people of different persuasions and ethnicities can laugh at the same jokes, and that's how common ground is built," he said.

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Obama, Curry Call For Mentorship and Community at My Brother’s Keeper Anniversary Event

“We can all be surrogate fathers. We can all be big brothers.”

Former President Barack Obama spoke those words in front of thousands at the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Alliance National Gathering in the heart of Oakland, Calif. on Tuesday. The gathering marked the fifth anniversary of the program’s existence, which was founded during Obama’s presidency in 2014.

An initiative started by President Obama following the death of Trayvon Martin in 2012, MBK originally aimed to encourage more support of young men of color, attempting to fix opportunity gaps with support networks, mentorship and internship or job experiences.

During the week’s two-day event, sponsored by the Obama Foundation, speakers ranging from activist Sybrina Fulton, Trayvon Martin’s mother, to Black Panther director Ryan Coogler took to the stage to discuss the importance of community, brotherhood and the realities of race relations in the United States.

Thanks to the outstanding work of local communities, that spirit of investing in boys and young men of color has continue and thrived. Barack Obama

Obama shared that, since MBK’s creation, more than 250 MBK communities have developed and exist as part of the movement across the United States. Recently, the Foundation announced $5 million in grants to organizations supporting MBK’s mission across the country.

The investment comes as no surprise. Obama indicated early on that the Foundation will target its support towards local community work—instead of depending on support from the federal level.

“I lost my job, so I had less immediate impact on federal programs,” he started, garnering chuckles across the crowd. “But we still have the community programs, and I said, we’re gonna keep [MBK] alive. Thanks to the outstanding work of local communities, that spirit of investing in boys and young men of color has continue and thrived.”

Obama and Golden State Warriors player Stephen Curry in conversation with members of MBK chapters from across the country. (Photo credit: Obama Foundation)Every Boy Needs a Mentor

One recurring theme expressed by many of the panelists was the continued need for mentorship for young men of color—both inside school and outside of school.

“I was fortunate enough to have a strong role model in my life—my father,” shared Stephen Curry, point guard for the NBA’s Golden State Warriors. “When I was young, it was the consistent presence he had that gave me more confidence around how I carried myself in the classroom, at home.”

But it’s never too late to receive support, as singer John Legend made clear—even when you are incarcerated. “I’ve have family members that have gotten caught up in the system,” the singer shared while moderating a panel. “We are the most incarcerated population in the world. We make up 5 percent of the world’s population, but 25 percent of the prison world.”

To support these men in prison, Legend has invested in Unlocked Futures—a 16-month accelerator for currently or formerly incarcerated individuals who are interested in launching entrepreneurial ventures.

Investing in Technical Schools and Cultural Awareness

Several panelists also stressed the importance of continuing to invest in the education organizations that can lead to jobs and identity development.

Lucia Kay McBath, a Georgia Congresswoman and mother of slain 17-year-old high school student Jordan Davis, spoke specifically to the need to invest in technical institutions, not just colleges and universities. It’s “a matter of economics,” she expressed:

I want you to be leaders, and not followers. You have everything that you need to succeed. Sybrina Fulton

“At one time, Jordan wasn’t sure he wanted to go to college. It’s key that we invest in our technical institutions, trade schools. It’s a matter of economics. If someone decides to be a tradesman, that man is keeping the economy strong… these are things we always need to be considering.”

NACA Inspired Schools Network founder Kara Bobroff later resurfaced this topic, saying that one of her biggest goals is to make sure that every young man in indigenous communities is ready for college and beyond, but also added the importance of also educating students on their histories and communities.

“My hope for you,” she told the crowd of young men of color, “is that you stay rooted, grounded in your language and culture, and have a positive impact on your community.”

A Call to Action

Though many of the panels spoke to the future of MBK, several speakers took the opportunity to share their hopes for all of the young men in the room—including Black Panther actor Michael B. Jordan, who called upon his fans to see technology and art as a way to shift narratives and gain power. “Technology allows you to go out, be storytellers, shoot a short film,” he said. “You can create—you have all the tools you need to create.”

But he wasn’t the only one bestowing a call to action upon the room.

Fulton then said to the crowd, turning her head from one side of the room to another: “Although Trayvon is not here, I want [everything] for you. I want you to be leaders, and not followers. You have everything that you need to succeed. Stand up. Take your place. You stand on our shoulders, and we are here for you.”

‘My brother’s been hit.’ Boston police officer shot, suspect killed in gunfire

An overnight traffic stop in Roxbury Friday exploded into a burst of gunfire that left one man dead and a Boston police officer wounded, police said.

Around 2:20 a.m., a man shot at two uniformed officers near 102 Gerard St. At least one of the officers returned fire, striking the man, who drove away before crashing to a halt on George Street, less than a quarter-mile away.

The man, whom two law enforcement officials identified as Kasim Kahrim, 36, was found dead in his car. Police said they found a gun inside the vehicle.

The officer, who was not identified, was shot several times in the upper torso but is expected to survive.

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Kahrim had a long criminal history, including several prison stints. On Dec. 7, Kahrim was released from MCI-Shirley after being convicted of carrying a firearm without a license, according to court records and the state Department of Correction.

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A Boston police officer was wounded and a male suspect was shot dead during a confrontation in Roxbury early Friday morning, Police Commissioner William Gross said.

The conversations between the officers on the scene and dispatch were recorded by the Broadcastify website. One of the two officers can be heard calling out the description of the man’s vehicle, the license plate number of the van he was driving, and the direction in which the suspect drove off.

“He took off on us. It’s a blue minivan,’’ the officer on the scene yells into the radio. “He’s been hit.”

“Which way did he go?” an officer then asks.

“101 do you have that car stopped?’’ the dispatcher asks.

“He took off on us,’’ the officer on the scene reports.

But then the tone of that officer changes dramatically as he calls for Boston Emergency Medical Services to send an ambulance to the intersection of Allerton and Pompeii streets.

“Allerton and Pompeii,’’ the officer says. “My brother’s been hit.”

Wthin minutes of the first call, officers found the suspect’s minivan on George Street.

A woman who lives on George Street said she and the rest of her family were sleeping when they heard a thundering crash outside their home.

“It sounded like BOOM!” she said.

She woke up and immediately thought of her new red Mercedes coupe parked outside on the street. She ran outside with her husband and daughter to find that a blue minivan had smashed into her car.

The man in the driver’s seat didn’t look well, she said. There was a baby seat in the back seat.

“He appeared as if he was drunk,” she said. “He wasn’t able to speak ... He was gasping for air.”

Police quickly arrived and approached the van with guns drawn, she said.

Another George Street resident, who declined to give his name, said he was watching television around 2:30 a.m. when the chaos unfolded.

“I saw the cop running,” the man said. “I heard the vehicle crash ... I didn’t know the guy was dead or anything.”

The man said he was stunned to hear that someone allegedly opened fire on an officer during a traffic stop.

“This world’s [expletive] nuts,” he said. “It’s tragic all around.”

At an overnight news conference at Boston Medical Center, Boston Police Commissioner William Gross said Kahrim “exchanged several rounds of gunfire, with the Boston police officers, resulting in an officer [being] shot several times.”

Police provided few details about the shooting. Gross asked anyone who has information about what happened to come forward. Police are canvassing the neighborhood for witnesses, video and other evidence, he said.

Both officers have been on the force for one to two years, Gross said.

In a statement, Suffolk District Attorney Rachael Rollins said her office will investigate the shooting, as required by law.

“Any loss of life is tragic and this morning’s events on Gerard Street are no exception,” said Rollins, who expressed relief that the wounded officer will survive and said her thoughts are with his family and fellow officers.

She said her investigation will be “full, fair, thorough, and impartial,” and said anyone with information about the incident should feel safe bringing it to her attention.

Rollins expressed “deep sadness and sympathies” for Kahrim’s family, whom she did not identify by name. His family is “undoubtedly in shock at circumstances beyond their control.”

The deadly force case is a first for Rollins, who took office last month, and for Gross, who took over the top police job midway through last year. The investigation also marks the first time in the city’s history that two African-American law enforcement officials will be in charge of a case involving fatal use of deadly force by a Boston police officer.

Abbi Matheson, Kathy McCabe, Mike Bello, John R. Ellement, and Travis Andersen of the Globe Staff contributed to this report.