Hip-Hop was born from a spirit of protest and the desire to be heard, so it’s no surprise that many of our favorite rappers have drawn influence from Dr. Martin Luther King. Here’s 15 times Hip-Hop artists like Kanye West, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar and Common referenced Martin Luther King, Jr. Related Articles Kareem ‘Biggs’ Burke […]
Bernice Jenkins calls up to heaven and talks to Dr. King. Martin gives her his thoughts about the news that Harriet Tubman will be on the $20 bill! Bernice also gets to talk to James Brown and Harriet herself about the matter. Click on the audio player to hear this hilarious exclusive clip on “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show!” […]
Kanye West has been about the culture since he was a tiny little boy.
As we approach Martin Luther King Day to honor and celebrate his life and service to this country, Jeff Johnson fills us in on some info we probably didn’t know. Listen to the audio player to hear him discuss the history of Martin Luther King Day, why we celebrate him, and how it almost didn’t become a national […]
David Oyelowo plays Martin Luther King, Jr. in the forthcoming film “Selma.” He talks to “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” about his experience shooting in Selma, Alabama, and what it was like portraying one of the most influential people in our history. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Listen to the audio player to hear him discuss how he […]
Before British actor David Oyelowo starred in hit films like “Rise of the Planet of the Apes,” “Lincoln” and “The Butler”, he knew he was going to play Martin Luther King, Jr. He talks to “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” about his journey getting the role of a lifetime to play who was arguably the […]
As has been the case for almost as long as Madonna has had a career, black folks are telling her “culture-y vulture-y” behind to have a…
