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A new podcast, Altadena: After The Fire, will chronicle the road to recovery in Altadena, California as this community navigates the aftermath of the Eaton Fire.
California senators give updates on how they are fighting to preserve Altadena's historic community and legacy of Black homeownership.
The Altadena community’s overwhelming response to wildfire recovery efforts has been a bright spot amidst immense loss and suffering.
As Americans are still reeling from both the tragic NYE attack in New Orleans and the Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas, a popular car rental app serves as the link between the two incidents. Newsweek reports the drivers involved in both incidents used the Turo app to rent the associated vehicles.
In honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day, here are a few examples of things white people have "Columbused" over the years. Cultural appropriation isn't new.
Beyoncé is using her voice to amplify a possible hate crime and send condolences to a slain fan. The Renaissance entertainer posted a message on her website honoring O’Shae Sibley, a dancer killed at a gas station in Brooklyn, New York, this past weekend. As details of the investigation into Sibley’s death continue, Queen Bey’s […]
Nah, We Good! 2025 Alpha Phi Alpha Convention Won’t Be In Florida Due To Racist Policies By DeSantis
Alpha Phi Alpha is fighting against Florida's controversial policies on race education by moving its 2025 convention out the Sunshine State.
Say hello to the Opill! Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). The FDA has approved a first of its kind nonprescription birth control pill for women. The Opill, also known and “mini-pill”, is an over-the-counter oral contraceptive that only uses the hormone […]
In yet another significant ruling, SCOTUS ruled that universities can no longer consider race in their admissions processes. The decision is expected to have a lasting impact on countless students. Drop your thoughts in the comments! 🔗 Link in bio to read more.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs Heartbeat Protection Act into law, banning abortion after six weeks of pregnancy. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). The republican-dominated legislature introduced the bill Thursday afternoon, which DeSantis signed hours later. He did not, however, announce until […]
Federal prosecutors revealed that the evidence "does not support a federal prosecution."
Photo by: LWA/Getty Images In order to see true change, it takes a true team effort. April 11 to April 17, is Black Maternal Health Week, where the nation focuses on the injustices of Black mothers and their children face when it comes to their health compared to their counterparts. Created by the Black Mamas […]