Over the past couple of years, The term “black girl magic” has become commonplace in our vocabulary for good reason. Black girls and women have been showing extraordinary skill in everything from academics to athletics. Even in entertainment, Black women and girls are breaking out of traditional, stereotypical roles to ones that show complex characters with […]
School is back in session and if you listen closely, you can hear the joyous cheers of parents across the country celebrating the silence of their kids being back behind a desk. While the initial shopping is done, there still are a few odds and ends needed to round out the usual stash of clothes, […]
Can a father or mother parent from prison? The title of this love story is ‘Raising Our Tribe Reunited After 23 Years’. Jerry Lee, the father, will attend the 9th Annual “Listen Up! Teens Are Talking” teen forum on Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 12 p.m.-3 p.m at the Trinity Family Life Center 3601 Dill […]
Educators and activists issue an urgent call for community members to get involved in their local school. Parents must also participate in their child's education.
Women from a young age are reared to protect their virginity for their husbands, or a "special someone," while male children are taught that the world is their oyster – insinuating it's fine to pursue as many sexual opportunities as possible.
The really cool thing about kids is that they haven’t been jaded enough by life to take on the amount of social baggage we do as adults. Children look up to us as tall geniuses that can do anything and answer any question their little minds come up with. Because of their non-judgmental nature, it’s […]
The connection you have with your mom is a wonderful, beautiful thing, but let’s not forget about dad. In honor of Father’s Day, we want to celebrate the special things that just make a healthy relationship with your dad particularly great. There’s nothing quite like the bond between a father and his baby girl, and […]
Everyone reading this should now have at least three or four invitations to the homegoing ceremony for Harambee the silverback gorilla. Poor Harambee got his wig pushed back after a three-year-old boy fell into his cage. Now everybody is pointing fingers and assigning blame. Honestly, I’m waiting on the report of how much weed Harambee smoked […]
Erica Dixon opens up about the amazing duty of motherhood. Check out the player to hear what she said in this exclusive video from “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.” Sign Up For Our Newsletter! RELATED: Erica Dixon Explains Why She Left “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta,” Promises A Tell-All Book! [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO] RELATED: Was Lil Scrappy’s Engagement Ring For Erica Dixon […]
Sheryl Lee Ralph delivered a truly powerful message to all the mothers out there who deserve to be appreciated. Check out the player to hear what she said in this inspiring exclusive video from “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.” Sign Up For Our Newsletter! RELATED: Kandi Reveals Her Most Memorable Mother’s Day Moment [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO] RELATED: 2Pac’s Mother Afeni […]
Kandi Burruss sends out a special mother’s day message to all the mothers out there, plus, she shares a touching mother’s day memory. Check out the player for more in this exclusive video from “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.” Sign Up For Our Newsletter! RELATED: Kandi Burruss Explains Why She Didn’t Comfort NeNe Leakes On The RHOA Reunion […]
Just before putting together this week’s post, Liam and I went to the Toys, Tots, Pets and More ( TTPM) showcase in NYC that brought…
