Police brutality has become the topic of discussion since the deaths of Eric Garner in New York and Michael Brown in Missouri. But a lot of people haven’t stopped to think about why these acts of violence are taking place in our communities. Attorney Warren Ballentine talks to”The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” to explain. Listen to the […]

Rev. Al Sharpton says we’re missing one key thing in the Michael Brown story: justice. The Ferguson police chief has revealed the name of Mike Brown’s shooter, but we’re a long way from justice being served. Falling short of it in the past with high profile cases like Trayvon Martin, it’s hard to stay optimistic. But […]

The nation is outraged over Michael Brown‘s murder, but Pastor Jamal Bryant says we can’t be more angry than his family. Bryant had the opportunity to speak with the family, and fills “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” in on how they’re doing. One can only imagine the feeling going from planning to drop your child […]

Jeff Johnson doesn’t believe Marissa Alexander, a women sentenced 20 years in prison for firing shots during a fight with her violent husband, is receiving the same support witnessed for Travyon Martin and Jordan Davis. Alexander could now face 60 years, if convicted again in a re-trial. Listen to this edition of 3 Things You Should Know to hear why […]

In this edition of 3 Things You Should Know, Jeff Johnson and “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” talk to Benjamin Crump, the attorney representing Kendrick Johnson‘s family and who also represents Trayvon Martin‘s parents. Listen to the audio to hear all the important details in this real life murder mystery case and exactly what you can do to […]

There are too many people who don’t face the consequences of taking young lives in our community. Today Jeff Johnson gives us 3 Things You Should Know focusing on how the Black community can seek justice against these senseless acts of gun violence. Get What You Missed From “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” Right Here! Listen to the audio to […]