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We have spent a lot of time debating what Carmelo Anthony cares about. His hometowns? Both matter, as he identifies himself with Brooklyn and Baltimore.

His community? Well, that's become clearer this summer, especially when he posted an Instagram photo of prominent former athletes Muhammad Ali, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jim Brown and Bill Russell at a summit in Cleveland -- and challenged current athletes ("Take Charge. Take Action. DEMAND CHANGE") after a series of confrontations between police and civilians around the country.