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Carmelo Anthony held a social issues town hall event Monday in Los Angeles

Carmelo Anthony has been incredibly outspoken of late regarding the racial tensions plaguing America, culminating with his speech at the ESPYs alongside LeBron James, Chris Paul and Dwyane Wade. But Melo isn't content merely to make more speeches; he'd like to bring people together.

In that spirit, Melo is using his time with Team USA to open a dialogue, according toThe Undefeated's Marc J. Spears:

Carmelo Anthony, Tamika Catchings and spokesman from the LAPD, Brotherhood Crusade and... https://t.co/kJ6CsPFbXk pic.twitter.com/hISEzeDZDC

— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpearsESPN) July 25, 2016

Carmelo Anthony, Tamika Catchings and spokesman from the LAPD, Brotherhood Crusade and Boys & Girls Clubs of LA taking part in press conference at "Leadership Together: A Conversation with our Sons & Daughters.