(Photo by Ray Tamarra/Getty Images) We Love It: Bianca Golden Transitions Into A Teaching Career We love a beautiful, warmhearted teacher bae and we’re happy to see this former top model transition into a career in educating kiddies! Remember Bianca Golden? She appeared on cycle 9 of Tyra Banks’ hit reality contest. The model made headlines a decade ago for having a shady ( maybe race-related) altercation with irrelevant actress Nikki Blonsk y. The whole ordeal brought Bianca to tears on Tyra’s talk show . Welp, since then Biance has been putting herself and her education first. And now some lucky children are able to call her Ms. Golden… Not only has Bianca has been minding her P’s & Q’s, but she’s inspiring followers with her career change. Bianca says, “my entire life can be described in one sentence: It didn’t go as planned, and that’s ok.” While representing for her alma mater Lincoln University, Bianca uses empowering messages on social media that evoke pride in being Black and educated. “YOUNG BLACK EDUCATOR . A melanated person that empowers Or liberates; also known as a counselor, advocate, parent, liaison, supporter, coach and mentor.” Super dope! Hit the flip to see more of Bianca, and what she has to share about her dope new teaching career.
In the most important news of the day…Emma Watson is in a bikini….and you perverts are fucking loving it. I always found the Emma Watson obsession, or sexualization creepy, even though I am aware that she is over 18 years old and not creepy to sexualize.. I find it creepy because I know her core fan, the real deal fans, are into her because of Harry Potter and have loved her since Harry Potter, where she got her start at 10 years old… Meaning…they waited for these pics for a decade or more and that’s fucking perverted….real fucking perverted But I don’t judge perverts, I judge attention seeking whore celebrities attention seeking, but I always appreciate their tits and half nakedness…so maybe ,not all you Emma Watson fans are perverts, but then again we are all fucking pervert… TO SEE THE REST OF THE PICS CLICK HERE JOIN THE NEWSLETTER YOU ASSHOLES! The post Emma Watson Bikini of the Day appeared first on DrunkenStepFather.com .
Mackenzie McKee is now 24 years old. Her mom, who is finally done with chemo as of only a few weeks ago, took to Facebook to wish her the happiest of birthdays. Angie does acknowledge that Mackenzie is kind of a disaster, but writes that she loves her “hot mess” of a daughter. If you’re familiar with Angie Douthit’s social media habits, we don’t have to tell you that she begins her post with a bible verse. “Ephesians 3:20,” she quotes. “‘Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.'” “HAPPY BIRTHDAY MACKENZIE!” Angie gushes. “24 looks good on you!” “Yes,” Angie writes. “My baby is 24.” “Mackenzie and I both wish we could say it’s been an easy 24 years,” she says. “But,” Angie acknowledges. “She will tell you that she was proudly my biggest challenge in life.” “You take ADHD, type 1 diabetes, anxiety, ODD, horm onal issues, and put them all together in one tiny body and you’ve got one hot mess,” Angie says. “But,” she continues. “I’m so thankful for my hot mess.” “She changed me in a mighty way,” she affirms. Though everyone wants to be the best parent possible before having children, a lot of life lessons come while one is already a parent. “I learned to be patient,” Angie explains. “And to pick and choose my battles.” She adds: “I learned to truly love unconditionally.” “I learned to pray, pray, pray. I learned that not everything is the parents’ fault,” she says. “I also realized how incredibly talented and determined she was,” Angie writes. “Her stubbornness paid off and she is very successful today.” Angie praises: “Inside her was many abilities that have shown forth through the years.” “We are very close,” Angie affirms. She then reveals: “She calls me for advice every day and we have a lot of things in common.” “She taught me a lot about God,” Angie notes. She says that she has learned that “God always loves us, no matter how rude we are or if we just blamed him for everything.” “His love never wavers,” she continues. “God always forgives and moves on. He doesn’t dwell on the past.” “God looks at our gifts and talents inside all of us,” Angie affirms. “And,” she says. “No matter how undisciplined we seem on the outside, he sees a future butterfly about to sprout wings and fly.” “God always points us to the positive instead of the negative,” Angie says. “Yes,” she continues. “I’m a much better mother and teacher because of my stubborn, yet very fun, and talented Mickie.” “Today,” she reflects. “I’m very thankful for 24 years with my baby girl. I love you Mic!” “I asked her what she wanted for her bday,” Angie shares. “She said, ‘I just want a day with my mom and my sisters.'” “So we are all going to be together today,” she reveals. “What an incredible blessing.” Some people end up growing up to be closer with their parents — or one parent — than they ever were as children. Angie also imparts some wisdom upon her fans and followers. “Today, think about your biggest challenge,” she suggests. “Let God show you how he is working through it and how he is changing you for the better.” Even if you don’t share Angie’s personal religious views, thinking about your challenges and the paths to success — through the lens of your faith or otherwise — could be helpful. “Then,” Angie advises. “Go share your story and help someone else going through the same battle.” She then ties it back to her daughter: “Those challenges often turn into the greatest blessings!” “Love you Mackenzie,” Angie concludes. “You are a true blessing! ” View Slideshow: Mackenzie McKee Pays Heartbreaking Tribute to Dying Mother
T allahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum is prepared to return fire if his GOP rival for Florida governor Ron DeSantis wants to “go there” during their debate on Sunday night in Tampa, which CNN will air at 8 p.m. SEE ALSO: Andrew Gillum’s Support Extends Well Beyond The Black Community, Poll Shows “We waited 20 months or so for this moment when we’d get to compete in a contest of ideas about where we’re going to take the state of Florida,” said Gillum, who could become Florida’s first African-American governor. “Hopefully, we’ll be in for a good substantive conversation. I’ll do my best to keep it substantive. But I’ve warned you, if Mr. DeSantis wants to take it there, we’ll go there.” The CNN live stream will be available on CNN.com and on mobile devices through the network’s apps for iOS and Android. It can also be viewed on CNNgo . We just finished our walk through before the @CNN #FLGovDebate with @jaketapper . RT if you’ll be watching tonight at 8 PM ET. And if you’re ready to #BringItHome . pic.twitter.com/7Ged5uQUsT — Andrew Gillum (@AndrewGillum) October 21, 2018 From the opening bell in this contest, DeSantis showed his racist attitude toward Gillum. He warned Florida voters, less than 24-hours after winning the GOP nomination in August, not to “ monkey this up ” by electing Gillum. A closer look at his background revealed that DeSantis has a long racist history . Gillum wants to debate the merits of his progressive agenda for the state, which includes his proposals to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour, increase starting teacher pay to $50,000, expand Medicaid and ending the state’s infamous “stand your ground” law. DeSantis, if he decides to debate the issues, is expected to counter that Gillum would be fiscally irresponsible, weak on crime, and too open to immigration as governor—basically touting Trump’s “make American great again” agenda. Expect DeSantis also to accuse Gillum of corruption. Federal investigators are looking into whether businessmen were able to influence Tallahassee development projects. Gillum has said the FBI told him he’s not the focus of its investigation. However, the mayor reportedly took expensive trips that his political enemies believe were paid for by lobbyists. Gillum has reportedly presented receipts for those trips, and he’s cooperating fully with the investigation. Meanwhile, Trump has been lobbed attacks at Gillum on DeSantis’ behalf. Ron @RonDeSantisFL DeSantis is working hard. A great Congressman and top student at Harvard & Yale, Ron will be a record setting governor for Florida. Rick Scott gave him tremendous foundations to further build on. His opponent runs one of the worst & most corrupt cities in USA! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 20, 2018 But Gillum responded to the president and DeSantis in a dignified post. . @RonDeSantisFL is relying on @realDonaldTrump to help him win this race, but he doesn’t have what I have — and that’s people like you who have my back in this race. Early voting starts on Monday, so let’s bring it home > > https://t.co/3T3VkXm6Ir pic.twitter.com/uyOhj3319T — Andrew Gillum (@AndrewGillum) October 20, 2018 SEE ALSO: Amber Guyger ‘Bragged About Being Violent’ On Social Media, According Botham Jean Family Attorney Chicago Police Suspect Foul Play In Disappearance of Kierra Coles But Has Poor Record Of Solving Homicides [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3831747″ overlay=”true”]
W hen NFL star Marshawn Lynch isn’t on the football field, he’s focused on giving back to those in need. His latest philanthropic project will provide the homeless population in Oakland and Seattle with smartphones, AfroTech reported. Marshawn Lynch Wants To Put Cellphones In The Hands Of The Homeless #AfroTech https://t.co/wyAsmTDxOO pic.twitter.com/genMidAF0m — Afrotech (@AfroTech) October 18, 2018 Lynch’s mobile device company Beast Mobile has joined forces with Fam1st Family Foundation to create an initiative called Phones for the Homeless. Through the project, 3,000 homeless people on the West Coast will receive smartphones and three months of free service. Each phone will come equipped with the Beast Mobile app which allows users to receive credits for playing games, participating in surveys and watching videos. Beast Mobile and Fam1st Family Foundation launched this project in efforts to examine the habits and whereabouts of individuals who are homeless so that they can better serve that population. They also hope that through this project those who receive the phones will be able to stay in touch with their loved ones and access the internet for resources. “There is a myth out there that homeless people already get phones from the Government. To qualify for a phone you must already receive some type of assistance like food stamps or Medicare/Medicaid. Also you need to have a home address which homeless people do not have,” read the initiative’s website . “With Seattle having the 3rd largest homeless population in the U.S. and Oakland (and the Bay Area) having the 4th largest, Beast Mobile and Fam1st Family Foundation are committed to providing a solution to help city officials communicate with this previously untrackable demographic.” Phones for the Homeless is currently working towards raising $250,000 to provide individuals with three months of free service. Bright Corporation has pledged to donate 3,000 phones. Homelessness has been a pressing issue in our country. A recent study revealed that Black Americans are about three times more likely to live on the streets than white Americans. SEE ALSO: Solutions? 17 Percent Of Black Baby Boomers Are Homeless At Some Point, Study Says Harvard University Honors Colin Kaepernick For His Fight Against Social Injustice [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3832050″ overlay=”true”]
B lack women are making moves in the realm of entrepreneurship. Many of their ventures are designed to give back to individuals from disenfranchised groups. Two Black women in Tulsa are aiming to level the property ownership playing field through the creation of their own real estate company, Forbes reported. Meet the women who lead the first African American-owned real estate crowdfunding platform https://t.co/RFdg1yNOgf pic.twitter.com/bfSrkDWr6p — Women@Forbes (@WomenatForbes) October 18, 2018 Johnetta G. Paye , Esq. and Ernestine Johnson are the women behind the first Black-owned real estate crowdfunding company, the news outlet writes. Dubbed the Tulsa Real Estate Fund (TREF), the platform was created to help individuals in underserved communities overcome the obstacles of gentrification by helping them make low-cost real estate investments. Those who take advantage of the fund can invest in property for less than $1,000. The two were motivated to start their venture after doing research about the racial wealth gap and the ravaging affects of gentrification. Hearing the stories about people who were pushed out of their neighborhoods because they couldn’t afford to stay there and realizing that there was a lack of resources offered to low-income individuals related to property ownership prompted them to take action. “I said to myself, ‘I have to use my art and my voice to financially empower low-income, underserved, and urban communities,” said Johnson, who serves as the co-founder and chief communications officer of TREF. Paye, who serves as the company’s vice president of business affairs, says that her personal experiences motivated her to make a change. “My parents struggled and sacrificed to become homeowners. Now I see the pride they have in their home,” Paye told Forbes. “Also, as an attorney, I have facilitated numerous real estate transactions for first-time homebuyers. I have seen the power of real estate to transform people’s lives.” There are several initiatives that have been launched to give individuals a seat at the table when it comes to the redevelopment of their communities. Last year, the Entrepreneurs of Color Fund —which was specifically designed to give Black entrepreneurs access to capital—grew to $18 million. SEE ALSO: Magic Johnson To Invest In The Revitalization Of Baltimore Harlem’s The Lillian Project Empowers Black Women To Step Into Entrepreneurship [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3832050″ overlay=”true”]
G eorgia is one of the reddest states on the political map, yet Democratic nominee for governor Stacey Abrams is running neck-and-neck against her GOP rival in the polls. SEE ALSO: Georgia Isn’t Even Trying To Hide Its Racist Voter Suppression Efforts With This Video Republican nominee Brian Kemp held the slimmest of leads among likely Georgia voters, 47-46, over Abrams, according to an Ipsos/Reuters/University of Virginia Center for Politics poll reported on Wednesday. Kemp’s 1 percentage point lead is statistically insignificant. That poll reinforced results reported on Oct. 11 from an Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Channel 2 Action News survey that also found a 1 percent lead for Kemp. The race is stunningly close in a state that last elected a Democrat ( Roy Barnes ) for governor in 1998. If Abrams wins, she will become the nation’s first African-American woman governor. The wave of Black women candidates just got stronger with this grassroots funding milestone. #RepresentTheVote https://t.co/s58JvQWrMA pic.twitter.com/wA4csBNFc1 — NewsOne (@newsone) October 19, 2018 Republicans control the Georgia legislature. Both U.S. senators from Georgia are GOP members, and the state gave its electoral votes in 2016 to President Donald Trump . Despite all the madness coming from the White House, around 50 percent of Georgia voters still approve of the president’s job performance, the Ipsos poll showed. Yet Abrams is making headway in a historic bid for governor. Part of the reason is the demographic changes taking place across the state, according to Fox News . Metro Atlanta’s nonwhite population almost doubled from 1970 to 2015, and those minority voters largely support Democrats. At the same time, Georgia has seen a record number of people register to vote for the midterm election. No wonder Kemp, who oversees elections in Georgia as secretary of state, is trying every trick in the book to suppress minority voters from participating in November. His efforts include an attempt to block 53,000 voter registration applications —about 70 percent of whom were African-Americans. SEE ALSO: Chicago Police Suspect Foul Play In Disappearance of Kierra Coles But Has Poor Record Of Solving Homicides Watch: Malcolm D. Lee Spins Wave Of White Women Calling 911 Into Voter Turnout Message [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3832050″ overlay=”true”]
These days, it can feel like you’re nobody if you’re not killing it on social media. With folks habitually checking Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, it’s as though your life on the web means more than what’s really going on in your day-to-day. And being a social media influencer is the new popular—you’re not cool if the world isn’t following your page…and following your lead. As you’re able to reach millions of people with the click of a button, your online profile is a kind of power the world has never seen before. Recently, filmmaker and spoken word artist Prince Ea received the Social Influencer of the Year Award at Black Enterprise’s first-ever Black Tech Awards and addressed using that power for good. It was everything. If you don’t know Ea, he was featured in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 this year, as well as Oprah’s SuperSoul 100 , and he’s pretty well known for his life tips. Case in point: “Life Tip #144: The people who are meant to be in your life will always gravitate back towards you. No matter how far they wander.” He’s also got a over a billion views on Facebook and Youtube. Needless to say, he was a shoe-in for the award and now he’s gone viral yet again for what he had to say as he got up on that stage to accept the honor. After thanking Black Enterprise, he told the crowd: “That word ‘influencer’ is interesting to me because it’s like we’re influencing people to do what, right? A lot of people call themselves ‘social media influencers’ but you’re influencing people to do what? Is it to reach a level of beauty that is not attainable naturally? Is it to have people lust after cars or material objects that will never bring somebody true happiness?” He continued, “When you get pulled over and you’re drunk they say ‘you’re under the influence.’ A lot of people are intoxicated by what these influencers put out there. When you get sick what do they say? ‘You’ve come down with influenza.’ A lot of people are ill because of what what these influencers put out there. So I just have one question for every influencer, because we’re all influencers, and that question is: when people come to your page, do they walk away better or worse?” It was an incredible point to make. “I have chills from his words. Very genuine, wise and he takes his influence seriously. He’s accountable for his actions, global reach and content being produced. Wooooow! Thank you! ,” one fan @ danisocali commented. Swipe left to watch his speech up top and let us know your thoughts on what it means to be an influencer in 2018? [ione_media_gallery src=”https://globalgrind.cassiuslife.com” id=”4274794″ overlay=”true”]
Gary With Da Tea is back and giving us all the celebrity gossip! Offset and Jay-Z are allegedly having some beef after Jay-Z heard about a new song titled “You’re My Beyonce .” Offset allegedly made the song about Cardi B and Jay-Z doesn’t like it. 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 Gary mentioned that in the song Offset uses the b-word to describe Beyonce, but in a nice way. There was also a video circulating of Jay-Z and Offset talking and many believe that Jay-Z didn’t look happy. Headkrack thinks that the video is being taken out of context, but we shall see if the song ever comes out. RELATED: Joe Budden Claims He Did Not Run Away From Offset, Had To Use Bathroom [Video] A couple months ago T.I. was arrested and charged with assault after getting into an argument with the security guard outside of his gated community. The charges of assault have been dropped, but he still faces a misdemeanor. There is no word on when T.I. will have to go to court for those charges, but we hope those get dropped as well. RELATED: Here’s A First Look At Cardi B And Offset’s Baby Girl, Kulture [PHOTOS] Listen to “ The Rickey Smiley Morning Show ” 6am ET. RELATED: Cardi B Shares Wedding Photo With Offset On 1 Year Anniversary [PHOTO] [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1947945″ overlay=”true”] The Latest : Recipe: Rickey Smiley Cooks Up A Chicken Pot Pie Blunt [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO] Rickey Smiley Discusses Transitioning From Standup Comedy to Hosting and Reality TV [VIDEO] Leah’s Lemonade: Did Nicki Put Out a Diss Track For Cardi? Vitamin Of The Day: Today Is a Great Day to Have a Great Day The Wave Of Black Women Candidates Just Got Stronger With This Grassroots Funding Milestone Tiffany Haddish Shares Painful Story That Her Stepfather Tried To Kill Her Mother Michael B Jordan Shows Off His Body & Asks U.S. Open Winner Naomi Osaka To “Creed 2” Premiere For Her Birthday [PHOTO] Republicans Are Using Every Racist Stereotype Imaginable For The Midterm Elections Quincy Jones Reveals Ray Charles Got Him Hooked On Heroin At 15 Uncuffed: 9 Anti-Cuffing SZN Songs To Blast This Cuffing Cycle
Source: Paul Morigi / Getty Quincy Jones is an icon living and in a recent interview shared more about some of our favorite music legends. He also spoke about working in the music industry and how his career developed. According to The Jasmine Brand , in a recent interview he got candid when speaking about his relationship with Michael Jackson as well as spending time with Ray Charles . 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 Jones recalls the day him and Charles were at a hotel and the topics of Malcolm X and heroin came up. He said, “Ray Charles was 17, I was 14. He taught me how to read music in braille. He was… In front of the Majestic hotel in Detroit; we used to call him ‘Detroit Red.’ [He] had his Italian suits on – that’s why when Spike Lee did Malcolm X, I said, ‘Malcolm couldn’t walk around the Blue Zoot’s marching down the street, he’s a dope dealer.’ He [Ray Charles] got me hooked for five months, at 15. After we’d finish the Washington Social club and a couple of other ones, we’d all go down to Jackson street to the Elks club. When they’d finish playing, everybody would go into a corner, Ray would let me get in the corner, and they had it on their thumb. I just snuck in a line and got me a little hit.” RELATED: Quincy Jones Daughter To Co-Direct Netflix Doc About Her Dad Jones admits to falling down nearly five flights of steps because he was so high. During the interview he also talked about being a father figure to Jackson and how he feels about the kind of music that is out today. Jones said about the sound of music today that, “It represents the generation, as all of them do. But you know, there’s a whole crop of young people, including Kendrick Lamar and Chance that are something else. Your music can never be more or less than you are as a human being, so you start to work on the human being.” Jones currently has a documentary on Netflix and fans love the fact that he continues to share stories from the past. RELATED: Quincy Jones’ Daughters Held An Intervention For Him After His Recent Interview “Wordvomit” RELATED: Tevin Campbell Addresses The Rumor That Quincy Jones Molested Him [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1935344″ overlay=”true”] The Latest : Tiffany Haddish Shares Painful Story That Her Stepfather Tried To Kill Her Mother Michael B Jordan Shows Off His Body & Asks U.S. Open Winner Naomi Osaka To “Creed 2” Premiere For Her Birthday [PHOTO] Quincy Jones Reveals Ray Charles Got Him Hooked On Heroin At 15 Slider Crimes Still An Issue As South Fulton Police Triple Their Gang Unit Kodak Black Tells Kim Kardashian To Ditch Kanye West For Him ‘HTGAWM’ Recap: If [Redacted] Dies, We Riot Rihanna Declines Super Bowl Halftime Show In Support Of Colin Kaepernick Dave East & Styles P “We Got Everything,” Gucci Mane ft. Lil Pump “Kept Back” & More | Daily Visuals 10.18.18 Reality Check: Black Soccer Dad Could Have Been Arrested Or Worse For Doing Nothing Wrong Leah’s Lemonade: Did Wale and Solange Date In The Past?
