Black History Month

Fresh off a year that saw a number of notable firsts for African-Americans, 2019 has already been capitalizing on that momentum and seems set to be a legitimate challenger for one of the most significant set of 12 months in the annals of Black history.

With Black History Month upon us, there may be no better time to reflect on the timeless and seemingly endless contributions that Black people have bestowed upon these United States.

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Nike is celebrating African American culture to start of 2019. The sportswear giant will be releasing a drop that will help consumers embrace their heritage. As part of a yearly initiative Nike will be releasing a Black History Month themed collection. According to the formal press release the designs were inspired “by an assortment of […]

With President Obama and his beautiful wife and first lady Michelle Obama in The White House, the moments they’ve shared with visitors have had very special meaning. Click on the audio player to hear the discussion on this on “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show!” Sign Up For Our Newsletter! RELATED: President Obama Responds To Viral Video Of Crying Girl […]

There are so many reasons- starting with President Obama, of course -why Black History Month at the White House was the best this year. But this audio clip of Obama explaining how you know it’s black history month is definitely high up there on that list of reasons! Click on the audio player Sign Up For Our […]

As another one of us was gun down unarmed and running away from the police,  Jeff Johnson explains why even good cops can be part of the problem, too. Click on the audio player to hear more in this edition of 3 Things You Should Know.  Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Click here for more 3 Things You Should Know from Jeff Johnson […]

A Great Day In Harlem There’s no place better to conclude Black History Month than in the Black mecca – Harlem, N.Y. Yes, the once mostly African-American section of the city has gentrified (A Whole Foods is currently being constructed) but there are still historical and Black-owned spots to spend your time and money in. […]

LeToya Luckett explains why Black History Month is so important! Check out the video above to hear her important message in this exclusive clip from “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show”  Sign Up For Our Newsletter! RELATED: Wendy Racquel Robinson Explains Why Black History Month Will Always Be Relevant [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO] RELATED: Kim Fields Explains Why Black History Month Is Still […]

We’re only days away from the end of Black History Month, so it’s a good thing black history is forever! As black woman in the workforce, Sherri Shepherd explains to us what black history means to her. Check out the video above to hear her important message in this exclusive clip from “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show”  Sign Up For Our […]