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This past weekend, the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha, a historic Black fraternity, took to the streets of Chicago and held steadfast in the midst…

Karla Lee, mother of slain Chicago 9-year-old Tyshawn Lee, has taken to Instagram to defend herself against criticism from supporters after purchasing a car with…

Police say the child was targeted because of his father's gang ties and a string of shootings between rival gangs. A basketball the boy often carried to and from school was found near his body.

It's unclear who the students in the dated video are, or if their behavior was addressed by the school. But what this video does show is that teachers do indeed get bullied.

We’re giving God all the praise and glory this morning! Listen to the First Church of Deliverance in Chicago “He’s Been Good to Me” in today’s Praise Break! Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Get more Praise Breaks here and tune in to “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” weekdays at 9:50 a.m. to hear the Praise Break LIVE! RELATED: Deitrick […]

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Amari Brown, was shot and killed while playing in a front yard in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood Saturday night, ABC7 reports. Brown was one of…

Violence against black youth is unfortunately becoming the norm. In fact, Jonathan McReynolds tells us on “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show,” the recent stories in the news is nothing new to him. He talks about growing up on the Southside of Chicago and the gangs he was familiar with in his neighborhood. In addition to […]

When watching the video for Amatus‘ collaborative single “Messin (Jneiro Jarel Remix),” it’s easier to initially be more interested in her gorgeous hair and vibrantly colored dress than the song itself. If you favor a more hearty dosages of bass and melodic instrumentals to support vocals, you might think this remix leaves a lot to be desired at […]