3 Things You Should Know

  Harvard doctors came up with a new disease they’ve decided to name “hood disease.” Hood disease is reportedly a mental health disorder that is acquired by living in neighborhoods that cause trauma and stress. Should it have been named something else? Jeff Johnson says yes, but listen to this edition of 3 Things You Should Know to hear what you […]

  We’ve been talking about Jay Z, Beyonce , and Solange all week long. While it’s been fun speculating and laughing at memes, Jeff Johnson says it’s something to be learned from their family conflict. Listen to this edition of 3 Things You Should Know to hear great points we all need to sit back and think about. Click here for more 3 Things You Should […]

  No one can believe the way Beyonce stood back and let her sister attack her husband. Others can’t believe Jay Z was able to hold his composure in the situation. But Jeff Johnson explains why they kept their cool. Listen to this edition of 3 Things You Should Know to hear why they sat back and let Solange go […]

  The midterm elections are coming up, and we can’t stress enough how important it is that you vote. Listen to this edition of 3 Things You Should Know to hear Jeff Johnson explain how you can help make history. Plus, hear what he’s challenging “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” listeners to do. Click here for more 3 Things You Should Know from […]

Many are calling Leslie Jones‘ “Saturday Night Live” skit painful to watch. The comedian tried to make light of slavery, and people weren’t happy about it. But listen to this edition of 3 Things You Should Know to hear Jeff Johnson explain why we should celebrate the fact there’s representation like Leslie Jones to discuss topics like slavery on a […]

  People are speaking out about the released audio of Donald Sterling‘s racist rant he made privately.  But should he be held accountable for a private conversation? “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” express there’s a lot of things they say in private they don’t want the public to hear. Listen to the audio player to […]

  Unfortunately, people are still protesting Sean “Diddy” Combs speaking at Howard University‘s commencement. The reports say the issue is the Forbes list hip-hop mogul didn’t graduate from college. But that doesn’t make logical sense being that Howard, among other prestigious universities across the world, have had commencement speakers in the past who did not […]

  Jail time, an apology, and millions of dollars later; people are still talking about Michael Vick‘s dog fighting case. Reportedly, students where the New York Jets practice started a petition to keep Vick off the campus. Listen to this edition of 3 Things You Should Know to hear Jeff Johnson explain why people need to stop hating on Michael […]

  In this edition of 3 Things You Should Know,  Jeff Johnson lets us know instead of Florida removing the “Stand Your Ground” law, they are trying to expand it. Listen to the audio player to hear what the expanded law includes. Plus, hear how this could work in the favor of Marissa Alexander, but end up hurting more […]

  Kobe Bryant made a statement about the Miami Heat jumping to Travyon Martin‘s defense without having all the facts. He furthermore says this an issue in the Black community where Black people come to other Black people’s defense for race alone. Listen to this edition of 3 Things You Should Know to hear Jeff Johnson explain why […]