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Welp! Nicki Minaj Says Rah Ali Beat Up Cardi B ‘Bad,’ Offers $100,000 For Video Footage

Source: Ben Gabbe / Getty I am not sure what is going with the world, but what I do know is that Nicki Minaj’s radio show “Queen Radio” is back…and on Monday she spilled some serious tea! See, apparently someone has been sending Cardi B some disturbing death threats, which led Cardi’s sister  Hennessy to blame Nicki for leaking the “I Like It” rapper’s phone number to her fans. Nicki, who claimed that she wanted her Beats 1 show to be a drama-free zone, reneged on that sentiment and got super messy, telling her listeners that she didn’t leak anyone’s number and that when it comes to the Harper’s Bazaar Icons party during NYFW , Cardi didn’t get attacked by security as it was once reported, but that Nicki’s homie Rah Ali  allegedly whooped her nemesis’ tail. And whooped it good, the former Love & Hip Hop New York reality co-star did. “For people who don’t know, Rah Ali beat Cardi’s a$$ really bad. You went home and told people that security hit you. We told Rah not to say anything for legal reasons,” Nicki said. She added, “Ra held her head and punched her like eight, nine times, and I could hear it, I’m talking like the hardest punch you’ve ever heard in your life.” Source: Steven Ferdman / Getty Nicki wasn’t done, assuring her audience that there is video of the fight somewhere out there that will back up what she’s saying. “There is no way I can lie about this because there is surveillance footage from the building where the assault took place,” she said. “Anyone that want to put up the surveillance footage, I will give you $100,000. Pull up that surveillance footage.” She also had words for Cardi’s little sis Hennessy who on Sunday accused Nicki of  leaking the new mom’s number. “What type of bird s— you on, bitch? I didn’t leak your number. Stop lying on me,” she snapped. “You can’t lie on me, leaking numbers. Now you know the truth. Your big sister came home and lied to you, now what?” Source: Jamie McCarthy/VMN18 / Getty However, despite all this Sweet Valley High nonsense, Nicki insists that she wants to put this silly feud behind her, for good. “I’m perfectly fine with never talking about this again. I’m perfectly fine with never bringing this up again if you never bring this up again,” she said, later adding, “I think we can agree to have disagreed on a few things. I don’t look at you as my enemy. Let’s move past it.” See it all for yourself: THIS IS KNOT A DRILL! Nicki came through with receipts #QueenRadio #NickiMinaj #QUEEN @NICKIMINAJ pic.twitter.com/M2wkih4uHJ — skyerenaee (@SkyeRenaee) October 29, 2018 BEAUTIES: What do you think? Is Nicki telling the truth? RELATED NEWS: #BlackTwitter Reacts To Cardi B’s New Single ‘Money’ Is Cardi B Is A Better Performer (And Twerker) Than Nicki Minaj? Cardi B Left With Huge Knot After Attempting To Fight Nicki Minaj At #NYFW Party [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3012998″ overlay=”true”]

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Swizz Beatz ft. Giggs “Come Again,” Tyga ft. Nicki Minaj “Dip” & More | Daily Visuals 10.29.18

Source: The Met Gala 2017 – Arrivals Featuring: Nicki Minaj Where: NYC, New York, United States When: 01 May 2017 Credit: Patricia Schlein/WENN.com  Hip-Hop super producer Swizz Beatz has a new project in Poison about to drop this Friday (Nov. 2) and with that being the case you know he’s going to drop some work to build up that buzz. His latest visual comes for the Giggs assisted cut “Come Again” where Swizz links up with the South East London rapper and create a menacing black-and-white atmosphere that’ll remind you of The Purge . The way Donald Trump is running Amerikkka we’re probably closer to that reality than we realize. Tyga meanwhile lets Nicki Minaj play with his toy while violins play themselves in his visuals to “Dip.” What man wouldn’t want Nicki to play with his mini-me? Oh wait. SWIZZ BEATZ FT. GIGGS – “COME AGAIN” TYGA FT. NICKI MINAJ – “DIP” LITTLE MIX FT. NICKI MINAJ – “WOMAN LIKE ME” MAJID JORDAN – “ALL OVER YOU” LIL GOTIT FT. SLIMELIFE SHAWTY – “DRIP HERE” COOL NUTZ – “TROUTDALE” IKEY – “BILLIE” TNT TEZ – “LIT” OMB PEEZY FT. OMB ICEBERG – “DEEPER THAN YOU THINK” ABBY JASMINE FT. LEVYGREY – “TAGS” BROTHER ALI – “SENSITIVE” BUILT TO FADE – “THE CURE” OPEN MIKE EAGLE – “MICROFICHE”

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How Much Do Partners Need To Share In Relationships?

  Giving your spouse access to your phone or email seems dreadful, but if there’s nothing to hide, there’s no harm in sharing the passwords, right?   Yes and no. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO ROCK-T & KRYSTAL’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL It totally comes in handy in case of emergency, but it also opens doors to snooping, depending on your relationship.   In their latest sit-down about relationships, Rock-T and Krystal discussed why it’s not a horrible thing if you’re trying to build up trust or maintain it (see video up top). They noted that when you give courtesy check-ins and are open about your day-to-day doings and whereabouts, it limits the urge to snoop because you’re not leaving room for a person to be nosey if you’re an open book from the start – as you should be in relationships.   Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit Some people feel it oversteps boundaries dread the idea, while others find it comforting and safe. Where do you draw the line?   ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : 8 Signs You’re Really TF Stressed Out Is Your Babe Your Best Friend? 5 Tips To Build Trust In Relationships The Science Behind Why People Stay In Unhappy Relationships Follow @TheRSMS

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Trump Takes A Swipe At Andrew Gillum’s HBCU Education

T he divider in chief, Donald Trump , took steps to widen the racial wedge between the Florida gubernatorial candidates by implying an education at a historically Black college or university ( HBCU ) was decidedly inferior to the Ivy League. The president made his ignorant statement in a tweet despite growing evidence that the Democratic candidate — Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum — has consistently displayed a far more superior ability to campaign based on fact and policy over his opponent, Republican Ron DeSantis . But of course, Trump never lets the facts get in between him and his Twitter fingers. In Florida there is a choice between a Harvard/Yale educated man named @RonDeSantisFL who has been a great Congressman and will be a great Governor – and a Dem who is a thief and who is Mayor of poorly run Tallahassee, said to be one of the most corrupt cities in the Country! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 29, 2018 Gillum is a proud graduate of Florida A&M University, an HBCU. Nevermind the racist dog whistling in the tweet that was Trump calling Gillum “a thief,” an unsubstantiated charge from a president who routinely reinforces negative stereotypes about Black people. DeSantis has shown himself to be an unabashed racist, something that his alma maters Harvard and Yale universities can’t be proud of, no matter if the schools’ histories reflect otherwise (they do). Further, Gillum has twice upstaged DeSantis in both gubernatorial debates held last week, showing a masterful knowledge of policy compared to the racist attacks the Republican and his supporters have consistently resorted to. Trump’s tweet came less than a week after a report that he planned to make last-ditch pleas for votes for controversial GOP candidates. While Gillum has been consistently polling ahead of DeSantis, who resigned from Congress under a cloud of controversy stemming from a  House ethics complaint against him , early voting reports in Florida have indicated not many Democrats were going to the polls, which could spell bad news for the mayor. But if the election is decided based on policy plans and not racial rhetoric — DeSantis and his supporters have made multiple “monkey” references about the Democrat who could become the Sunshine State’s first African-American governor — Gillum should emerge victorious, by far. As of early Monday afternoon, Gillum was reportedly ahead of DeSantis by either 1 or 5 percentage points, depending on the poll . While political polling has proven to be an inexact science (see the 2016 presidential election for more on this), polling in the state of Florida has been pretty consistent over the years, especially when it comes to the governor’s race. “Four years ago, Charlie Crist led Rick Scott in eight of the final 20 2014 gubernatorial race public polls, Rick Scott led in six, and six polls showed them tied,” the Tampa Bay Times reminded readers on Monday. “The final polling average showed Crist with by just .6 percentage points, and Scott won reelection by 1.1 percent.” SEE ALSO: Mail Bomber Targeted Andrew Gillum, Too Andrew Gillum Reportedly Has Trump Scrambling In Last-Ditch Move For DeSantis [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3833456″ overlay=”true”]

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Domestic Violence Awareness Resources

Domestic Violence  Awareness Resources October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and it’s important to not only highlight Domestic violence but to give help resources to those suffering from this violent epidemic. Domestic violence (also called intimate partner violence (IPV), domestic abuse or relationship abuse) is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship. Here are the different types of abuse:   Copyright by the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project 202 East Superior Street, Duluth, MN, 55802 218-722-2781 If you’re suffering from domestic violence you will find resources below that you can contact immediately for help. To talk to someone right now call the National Domestic Violence Hotline : 1-800-799-7833 or 1-800-787-3224. If you’re seeking shelter in the DMV area please contact the following resources: The DC Coalition against Domestic Violence (DCCADV) 5 Thomas Cir NW, Washington, DC 20005 (202) 299-1181 My Sister’s Place (MSP) Address: 1436 U St NW Suite 303, Washington, DC 20009 Open Monday- Friday 10AM–6PM (202) 529-5261 The DC Coalition against Domestic Violence (DCCADV) 5 Thomas Cir NW, Washington, DC 20005 Phone : (202) 299-1181 My Sister’s Place (MSP) Address : 1436 U St NW Suite 303, Washington, DC 20009 Open Monday- Friday 10AM–6PM (202) 529-5261 If you’re seeking shelter in the Baltimore area please contact the following resources: BEA GADDY’S FAMILY CENTER Phone: (410) 563-2749 Address: 425 N Chester Street Baltimore, MD 21231 Food pantry, soup kitchen, and long-term shelter for women and children. (Men are referred to other centers.) Also provides hygiene products, financial assistance, referrals, career counseling, certified substance abuse placement, and youth programs. Shelter is run and maintained by its residents. S… FAMILY CRISIS CENTER OF BALTIMORE COUNTY: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER Phone: (410) 285-7496 Provides emergency shelter, food and transportation while more permanent housing is being arranged. Domestic violence counseling for women and children, both individual and group…. KARIS HOME Phone: (410) 342-2533 Address: PO Box 735 Baltimore, MD 21203 Karis Home is an emergency shelter for women and children with a capacity of up to 38 individuals. They also provide meals and counseling.

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2 Chainz Launches Super Premium Cannabis Brand Called “Gas”

Source: Courtesy of GAS Cannabis Co. / GAS You just know 2 Chainz only smokes the finest marijuana, legally—of course. The Atlanta rapper has launched his own line of cannabis called “Gas,” naturally. Today (Oct. 29), the Hairweave Killer announced that he’s partnered with Green Street Agency to launch Gas Cannabis Co., which is being touted as a super premium cannabis brand. Everything is legit with  Gas Cannabis Co. partnering with the L.A.-based Mazel Management Group, which owns Westside  Station , a top dispensary used in California for the manufacture and distribution of GAS products. The first run of said products include super premium  Flower & Pre-Rolled Joints in dispensaries across Cali and  concentrates. Edibles and topicals are also on deck, and 2 Chainz said they won’t break the bank. The strain come in at 3 price points tagged to gas octanes—87, 89 and 93. “I know quality GAS by the look, the feel, the smoke,” said 2 Chainz via a press statement. “GAS stands for one thing, and you’ll know it when you experience it. It’s top-end, but at an affordable price, because I want everyone to be able to understand that GAS is the real fire.” 2 Chainz, always looking for us common folk. For now, you gotta be in Cali to cop, but find out more info about GAS Cannabis Co. online at  www.gascannabisco.com . Source: Courtesy of GAS Cannabis Co. / GAS Source: Courtesy of GAS Cannabis Co. / GAS — Photos: Gas

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Ja Rule Eggs On Mock Meat Beef With 50 Cent, Calls Fif “Ol Ho Ass N*gga”

Source: Judy Eddy/WENN.com / WENN The beef between 50 Cent and Ja Rule endures even to this day, and it appears that there is no end in sight to the feud. After Fif’s last salvo, Ja fired back with several jabs of his own via social media, including calling his rival an “Ol Ho Ass N*gga.” In response to 50 Cent allegedly copping 200 front row seats to an upcoming show of his out of spite, Ja Rule went into a similar bag and took to Instagram to fire off some shots. In one post, a photoshopped image of 50 in women’s makeup featured the caption “This look fits you Ol ho ass n*gga…” which led to other similar posts. Another photo shows 50 standing next to a man dressed as a woman with his armed draped around the rapper, with a photoshopped gun holster with a sex toy and a purple strap-on attached to Young Buck also in the photo with that caption reading, “So this what goes on at them effen vodka events…” Lastly, Ja took to Twitter to claim all of the back and forth between the pair is nothing more than jokes but didn’t neglect to get one last jab in. Check out some of the images and shots in the posts below. This beef is a JOKE to everyone except this lil ape looking bitch… she mad mad!!! pic.twitter.com/l1nxY9e7GK — Ja Rule (@Ruleyork) October 28, 2018 — Photo: WENN

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Black College Football Week 9: Classic Debut

Few if any of the 65,906 fans who made their way into Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday afternoon knew who knew who Nathaniel Dell was before the 77 th Magic City Classic  kicked off. But by the time the game ended, the freshman wide receiver from Daytona Beach, Fla., was all anyone could talk about. Dell lit up Alabama State for 204 yards and a pair of touchdowns on just six catches to lead Alabama A&M to a 27-13 victory over arch SWAC rival Alabama State. Dell, who has been hampered by injuries most of the season, entered the contest with six catches for 95 yards in three games. “Like my teammates say, I’m always open,’’ Dell said following his breakout performance. “To have a game like this, on a stage likes this, that’s what it’s all about,” Dell said. “These are the kind of games you sign up for.’’ Dell staked Alabama A&M (4-3, 3-2 SWAC) to a 7-0 lead when he got behind the Alabama State secondary for a 56-yard touchdown reception. He scored again in the third quarter when he caught a short pass from Aqeel Glass and sprinted 81 yards to the end zone to give the Bulldogs a 20-10 lead. “Our guy is a playmaker,’’ Glass said. “Get the ball in his hands, and more times than not, he’s going have a chance to break a big play.’’ Glass completed 17 of 30 passes for 322 yards and three touchdowns as Alabama A&M gained 463 total yards. Alabama State squandered a pair of early scoring opportunities. The Hornets drove to Alabama A&M’s six yard line on their opening possession after holding the Bulldogs to three-and-out. However, a third-and-goal pass into the end zone was incomplete and Hunter Hanson missed a 24-yard field goal attempt. Later in the first period, the Hornets drove to Alabama A&M’s 10, On third down quarterback KHA’Darris Davis kept the ball to the one yard line, where he fumbled while trying to reach the ball into the end zone. The Bulldogs recovered. Alabama A&M  never trailed in the contest as first-year coach Connell Maynor came away a winner in his Magic City Classic debut. “Since the day I got here, the one thing I’ve heard more than anything else is just how important the Classic is,’’ Maynor said. “This game is a big deal, so to see our players celebrate this victory tonight is huge. I’m proud for our team.’’ KEY RESULTS Central State 40, Tuskegee 36 – The Marauders defeated the Golden Tigers for the first time since 1948 and ended the defending SIAC champions’ 15-game conference road winning streak. Tuskegee (5-4, 3-2 SIAC) squandered a 14-point third-quarter lead and trailed 33-28 entering the fourth quarter after quarterback Trent Mays hit Kevin Greenhow with a 32-yard touchdown pass with 1:07 left in the third quarter. Tuskegee regained the lead, 36-33, on quarterback Ahmad Deramas ’ 13-yard touchdown pass to Javarrius Cheatham at the 8:59 mark and Justice Owens’ two-point conversion.  The lead was short-lived, however. It took Central State (4-5, 2-3 SIAC) just two plays to score what proved to be the winning points as Mays connected with running back Terraris Saffold on a 68-yard touchdown pass. Mays finished with the game with a career-best 376 passing yards and three touchdowns. Deramus had a career high 300 passing yards and three touchdowns for Tuskegee. The Golden Tigers entered the contest ranked No. 6 in Division II in total defense, having allowed 241 yards a game. The Marauders shredded the Golden Tigers for 435 yards. A lbany State 21, Benedict 0 – The Golden Rams clinched the SIAC East championship with a road victory while extending their winning streak to six consecutive games. Albany State (6-3, 5-0 SIAC) will play the winner of this weekend’s Tuskegee-Miles game in the SIAC Championship Game on Nov. 10. Albany State, No. 10 in the NCAA Division II Super Region Two, held its opponent without a touchdown for the second straight game. The Golden Rams held Benedict (5-3, 3-2 SIAC) to 169 total yards. Albany State grabbed a 14-0 first quarter lead on a Kalias Williams’ 26-yard touchdown pass to Eric Crawford and a 13-yard run by Williams; Williams’ second touchdown pass of the game in the second quarter put the game out of reach. Alcorn State 27, Prairie View A&M 13 – The Braves were Homecoming spoilers once again as the SWAC East leaders knocked of the Panthers and sent their alums home disappointed. It was the third Homecoming win for Alcorn State (7-2, 5-1 SWAC). The Braves also defeated Alabama A&M and Southern on their Homecoming. Alcorn’s defense did a number of Prairie View (3-5, 2-2 SWAC). The Braves limited the Panthers to 235 yards total offense – including only 61 on the ground; they also sacked quarterback Jalen Morton five times, intercepted him twice and held the Panthers without a touchdown. Prairie View’s only touchdown came on Bernard Good’s 81-yard kickoff return that gave the Panthers a 10-7 lead in the first quarter. Alcorn overpowered Prairie View with its running game. Running back De’Shawn Waller gained 120 yards on 20 carries as the Braves piled up 249 yards on the ground. Quarterback Noah Johnson added 81 on 12 carries. Grambling 45, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 38, OT – The G-Men stayed alive in the SWAC West championship race with a home overtime win. The lead changed hands 10 times before Marc Orozco kicked a 20-yard field goal for Grambling (4-4, 2-2 SWAC) with 46 seconds remaining in regulation to send the game into overtime. Geremy Hickbottom connected with Darrell Clark on a 25-yard touchdown on the first play in overtime to give Grambling its final lead. Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s bid to send the game into a second overtime period failed when Skyler Perry’s apparent seven-yard pass to Kolby McNeal was overturned by the replay officials. The Golden Lions (1-7, 0-4 SWAC) had kept the drive alive thanks to a pass interference penalty against Grambling. Taeylor Porter was the offensive star of the game. Porter rushed for 238 yards and three touchdowns on 26 carries. Grambling escaped with the win despite allowing 478 total yards and being penalized 11 times for 200 yards. Fayetteville State 45, Livingstone 7 – The Broncos clinched the CIAA South Division title with a Homecoming victory. Fayetteville State (6-1, 5-0 CIAA) rolled up 410 yards total offense. Livingstone (2-6, 0-5 CIAA) only managed 129 total yards, including 35 on the ground. Fayetteville’s Collyn Anderson completed 13 of 23 passes for 280 yards and three touchdowns. OTHER RESULTS   MEAC Nebraska 45, Bethune-Cookman 9 Delaware State 28, North Carolina Central 13 Florida A&M 38, Morgan State 3 Savannah State 32, Norfolk State 3 South Carolina State 27, Howard 21 SWAC Southern 41, Jackson State 7 Texas Southern 42, Mississippi Valley State 14 CIAA Bowie State 31, Lincoln (Pa.) 14 Chowan 45, Virginia State 38 Johnson C. Smith 31, Saint Augustine’s 3 Shaw 26, Winston-Salem State 21 Virginia Union 53, Elizabeth City State 0 SIAC Fort Valley State 27, Morehouse 22 Lane 34, Kentucky State 23 Miles 38, Clark Atlanta 17 OTHERS Fairmont State 41, West Virginia State 12 Hampton 51, Virginia-Lynchburg 28 Langston 64, Texas College 45 Missouri S&T 45, Lincoln (Mo.) 7 Southeastern 44, Edward Waters 0 TOP PERFORMANCES   Hampton QB Delmon Williams completed 24 of 30 passes for 371 yards and three TDs. Chowan QB Bryce Witt had 350 yards total offense – 136 and 234 passing – and accounted for five TDs. Johnson C. Smith QB Antonio Wallace completed 22 of 33 passes for 332 yards and two TDs. Bowie State QB Amir Hall completed 24 of 42 passes for 306 yards and four TDs. Virginia Union RB Tabyus Taylor rushed for 231 yards and four TDs on 24 carries. Hampton RB Will Robinson rushed for 165 yards and two TDs on 21 carries. Texas Southern WR Bobby Hartzog had nine catches for 148 yards and two TDs. Florida A&M RB Deshawn Smith rushed for 116 yards and one TD on 14 carries. Howard RB Dedrick Park rushed for 112 yards and two TDs on 13 carries. Howard QB Caylin Newton rushed for 109 yards on 17 carries. Bethune-Cookman WR Steffon Francois had three receptions for 105 yards and one TD. Hampton WR Byron Barney caught seven passes for 108 yards and one TD   HEAD BACK TO THE BLACKAMERICAWEB.COM HOMEPAGE      

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New Orleans Rapper Young Greatness Shot And Killed

According to friends, Young Greatness (real name Theodore Jones) was shot and killed outside of a Waffle House in his native New Orleans Monday morning. He was 34. Per the New Orleans Police Department, the shooting occurred at 1:35 AM. When they arrived to the scene, they found the victim had died from a single gunshot wound. Jones was born in New Orleans but moved to Houston following Hurricane Katrina in 2005. He broke through in 2016 with the single “Moolah,” eventually signing a deal with Cash Money Records. Currently, there are no suspects and no motive in regards to his killing. [WWLTV]

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Journalist Kimberly Holmes Wiggins Turns Her Pain Into Power After Losing Her Husband

W hen Kimberly Holmes Wiggins met her husband Rasheed at Duke University years ago, she knew she had found her soulmate. She was drawn to his sensitive, caring, and unique soul. After the two attended a wedding where her sorority sister and his fraternity brother joined together in matrimony, Kimberly and Rasheed embarked on their own love journey and began dating. While maintaining a long-distance relationship while Kimberly furthered her journalism career in Washington, D.C. and Rasheed lived in North Carolina, the two established an unbreakable bond and tied the knot in 2011. Sadly, things took a tragic turn for the couple on a Spring evening in 2016. While returning from a quick store run, Rasheed lost his life after being struck by three cars at the intersection of Universal Boulevard and Destination Parkway, not too far from the couple’s Florida apartment. The first two drivers left the scene and are still at large. The third driver—who was driving a taxi—was the only one who stopped to help Wiggins. Kimberly became concerned when she couldn’t reach Rasheed and went out with their dog to go search for him only to come across a crime scene where her husband lay in the middle of the road. In just a short period of time, she found herself in the midst of a homicide investigation on an evening that was supposed to be a movie night for her and her husband. Her life was forever changed. “Every time we would leave each other we would kiss and hug goodbye but that night we didn’t because he was supposed to come right back. When you lose someone, who plays a significant role in your life it’s hard,” Kimberly told NewsOne as she recounted what happened that night. “The real pain sets in weeks, months, and years after that. Grief never goes away, and you just learn how to live with it. One thing that is really difficult when losing a spouse is that you lose the person who treated you special.” Mourning the loss of the love of her life has been an uphill battle for Kimberly, but she has decided to turn her pain into power and has led several efforts to create positive transformation in her life as well as the lives of others. In 2017, she launched the Rasheed A. Wiggins Entrepreneurial Prize at her and her husband’s alma mater Duke University. Rasheed who was a seasoned marketing professional was the co-founder of a digital advertising agency called AdRelief. Inspired by Rasheed’s entrepreneurial spirit, Kimberly and others who were close to Rasheed believed that the scholarship fund would keep his legacy alive by giving budding business owners the funds to launch their own ventures. The 2017 winner was a company called Flower Child Remedies which is a Black-owned natural hair product line. The winner of the 2018 prize has yet to be announced. Kimberly has also stepped into the realm of policy change and is fighting for a bill to be passed in Florida related to hit-and-runs. According to a study released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, Florida is one of the top three states with the highest rates of fatal hit-and-run crashes. Under the bill, there would be an amber alert system put in place for hit-and-runs where people would be alerted about cars that left the scene. She also has launched a grief outreach organization called Still His where she provides support and sends gift boxes to widows across the country in an effort to help them heal. She also hosts several support brunches and dinners in the DMV area to cultivate a community of women who are struggling with the loss of their spouses and penned a book about how to cope with grief and support those who are grieving. Kimberly’s latest project is a 5K run in honor of Rasheed that is slated to take place on March 23; a day before what would have been his 42nd birthday. She’s thankful that she can use her platform to help those in need, especially women of color who lack resources when it comes to seeking help after experiencing loss. “It’s hard to come from a community that tells you to keep things bottled up. But we must confront our emotions to heal. I’m appreciative of being able to use my voice,” she said. “This was one of the most eye-opening experiences for me. When getting involved with these initiatives it was about putting one foot in front of the other and moving forward. I feel incredibly blessed because I was surrounded by so much love.” SEE ALSO: Rihanna And Colin Kaepernick To Reportedly Team Up For Social Justice Project Marshawn Lynch Launches Initiative To Provide The Homeless With Smartphones [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3832050″ overlay=”true”]

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