Rickey Smiley had the opportunity to meet with President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama at the White House. Listen to the audio player to hear him talk about his experience. Find out what other celebrities were there and about the conversation the president and first lady had with his daughter that meant a lot […]

To Graça Machel and the Mandela family; to President Zuma and members of the government; to heads of state and government, past and present; distinguished guests – it is a singular honor to be with you today, to celebrate a life unlike any other.  To the people of South Africa – people of every race […]

At the tender age of 15, TIME is recognizing Malia Obama for her poise and maturity. The President’s eldest daughter was recently named one of…

Jeff Johnson says people shouldn’t give up on Obamacare in 3 Things You Should Know. There have been numerous reports of glitches with the new Web site to shop for affordable insurance, but Jeff says this isn’t reason enough to be discouraged. Listen to the audio to hear how minor glitches shouldn’t prevent you from getting affordable […]

Well, it’s happened. The government has shut down because they couldn’t come to one accord on the spending bill to fund their own paychecks. It…

In a recent interview Samuel L. Jackson spoke about President Obama changing the way he speaks. In today’s 3 Things You Should Know Jeff Johnson says Black people have always had to double talk. Listen to the audio to hear more on what he has to say about code switching and the other two things you should know. […]

Jeff Johnson says there is a rumor about President Obama and Jesse Jackson Jr.’s wife circling the White House in today’s 3 Things You Should Know. Listen to the audio player to find out what Sandi Jackson‘s prison sentence has to do with the president. Get What You Missed From “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” Right Here! Hear […]

Ohio State Senator, Nina Turner talked to “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” about the importance of August 28th. Not only does this day mark the 50th Anniversary of the March On Washington, but many other historical moments in our history. Listen to the audio as Sen. Turner explains why it’s so important that we remember […]

Rickey Smiley had the chance to meet President Obama over the weekend along with others like Rev. Al Sharpton, Tom Joyner, and Russ Parr. Listen to the audio player to hear all the details of the two hour long meeting with the president including some hilarious moments like Russ Parr asking about the weed in […]

Special K is back with News You Can’t Use and today he is filling us in on something President Obama and Oscar Pistorius have in common. Listen to the hilarious audio to find out what it is and hear more News You Can’t Use like which Love and Hip Hop Atlanta star was involved in […]