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Mind Your Business, White People: Black Man Harassed By Mayo Dollop Over Whether He Lives In Apartment Building

Source: Kwanchai Lerttanapunyaporn / EyeEm / Getty White Man Questions Whether Black Man Lives In Apartment Complex Why can’t white people just mind their f**king business? Seriously, why? A Black Bleacher Report employee, Chika Okafor, has, unfortunately, become the latest contestant on “The Price Is White” when a condescending soup cookie stopped him to question whether or not he actually lived in his apartment building. The krusty kolonizer klaims that he’s lived in the building for “27 years” and has never seen Chika in there. As if he knows every single person in the entire complex. SMFH. The incident was caught on camera per uush. As you can see, he thought that he was entitled to know who I was and where I lived simply because, according to him, he lived there for 27 years. https://t.co/SWzpkK4qbk — Chika Okafor (@ChikaO_13) December 20, 2018 The arrogance is appalling but honestly, not surprising because far too many times people of color have been victims of this kind of behavior. You can watch the video of the incident here. #racialprofiling #privilege #racism #noseyneighbor #mindyourbusiness #harassment pic.twitter.com/DlnSf154h8 — Chika Okafor (@ChikaO_13) December 20, 2018 It wasn’t lost on commenters that the white man clearly had an objective, via Yahoo : “What was with him criticizing you for being calm, collected and cool. These people can’t stand that a black man can be more dignified and cooler than they will ever be,” one Twitter user commented. Further-f***ing-more… “If he was truly backing down to be neighborly, he would have done neighborly things like introduce himself or extend a handshake,” another person wrote. “His intentions were very clear.” Hey, white folks, mind your f***ing business. Go in your house and leave us the f**k alone.

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OWN Cancels “Love Is ___” Amid Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Co-Creator Salim Akil

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Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). Source: Dave Starbuck/Future Image/WENN.com / WENN via Madamenoire : After a successful debut, the Oprah Winfrey Network announced that they were renewing their new show “Love Is ___” for a second season, just a month after it first aired. 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 But time changes things. And now, after the allegations of sexual abuse and assault lodged against its co-creator Salim Akil , the network has decided to cancel the show. According to Variety , OWN cancelled “Love Is __” just weeks after news broke the Salim Akil had been accused of sexually abusing Amber Dixon Brenner, a woman with whom he allegedly maintained a 10-year-long extramarital affair. Sources claim that Warner Bros. Television, which produces “Love Is __” completed an investigation inspired by the lawsuit Dixon Brenner filed. They found no allegations of misconduct on the OWN series or on “Black Lighting,” the other show Akil created and produces. Up until now, Akil is still in place as the showrunner. Preproduction on the second season of had reportedly already begun. But according to sources, the allegations against Akil “presented a unique challenge for the future of the season, which had been billed as being based on the real-life romance of Salim Akil and Mara Brock Akil. Apparently, people at OWN felt the narrative had been “compromised.” As we reported earlier, actor and director Amber Dixon Brenner said that during their ten-year relationship Akil slapped, strangled and forced oral sex on numerous occasions. She claimed that he urinated in her mouth on one occasion, raped her when she complained of sex being too painful and forced her to lick a wall in a parking garage. In addition to the sexual abuse, Dixon Brenner, who is also married, claimed that Akil used portions of a script she’d sent him in “Love Is ___” Mara Brock Akil took to Instagram to share her feelings about the cancellation and said, ” LOVE IS___ I am saddened that this great group of #artists and #storytellers will no longer get to create together on this project in this way. This was a special tribe— assembling teams like this is by the grace of God— and I will miss not being on set with them to make more magic. And though I know we will all go on to create more amazing work, I’m grateful there was a moment in time that we came together and had the courage to give our best to try and tell a story about love with love. #InTheLandOf #LoveIs.” ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Somebody Needs To Get Jacquees Before Keith Sweat Lays Him Out [VIDEO] After Losing 30 Pounds By Changing Her Diet, A Slim And Sugar-Free Sherri Shepherd Is Ready To Date Again Michelle Obama Shares Funny Story About President Barack Obama’s Car When He Was In Law School [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW] [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1955568″ overlay=”true”] Follow @TheRSMS

OWN Cancels “Love Is ___” Amid Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Co-Creator Salim Akil

Azealia Banks Is Using Magic Beard Hair to Protect Twitter’s CEO From ISIS. Seriously.

This morning, our large adult president, Donald Trump, took to Twitter to share the news that ISIS has been defeated in Syria. This is obviously BS, as the terrorist group claimed credit for an attack in Raqqa just ten minutes before Trump’s announcement, but still — the optimistic assessment must have come as welcome news to one of the internet’s most prominent bearded weirdos. In case you’re unfamiliar, Twitter founder and CEO Jack Dorsey is what would happen if someone took Mark Zuckerberg’s obliviousness to Nazis and mashed it together with Russell Brand’s performative spirituality. As you can see from his attire, at all times Dorsey is prepared to do DMT with Joe Rogan at a moment’s notice. As far as we know, that consciousness-elevating bro-down has yet to transpire, but Dorsey has spent a lot of time jawing about chakras and sh-t with another one of social media’s favorite weirdos. Even if you’re not familiar with Azealia Banks’ music, you’re probably aware of some of her bizarre celebrity feuds. Most recently, Banks attacked Elon Musk in a bizarre social media tirade, claiming that she witness the Tesla CEO making important business decisions while tripping on acid. At the time, a lot of media outlets cast doubts on Banks’ claims, but perhaps we should give her the benefit of the doubt — as eccentric CEOs really seem to let their guard down around the rapper. Before she was booted off Twitter in 2016, Banks tweeted that Dorsey has “sent me his hair in an envelope because I was supposed to make him an amulet for protection.” On that occasion as well, the claim was widely dismissed, but now — in the Christmas miracle we never knew we needed —  it’s been confirmed that Dorsey asked Banks to use her witchcraft  to protect him from ISIS: “A source who worked with him told me Dorsey had sent a rapper his beard shavings to make him an amulet that would protect him from evildoers,” Vanity Fair reporter Nicky Bilton wrote in a recent profile of Dorsey. Proving that American journalism is alive, well, and thriving in these difficult times, Spin magazine picked up the ball and ran with it, confirming that the rapper in question was indeed Banks: “At the time, Banks said Dorsey promised to promote her mixtape Slay-Z in exchange for her promoting his cash transfer app Square and her crafting him a magical object that might protect him from ISIS, which had threatened Dorsey in a video earlier that year,” SPIN wrote. “Dorsey never tweeted about the project and presumably never received the amulet.” In other words, Dorsey sought protection from ISIS, didn’t get it, and pissed off a famously short-tempered witch in the process. Not only that, dude shaved his beard for nothing! Without outlandish facial hair, how are people supposed to know he’s a rich a-hole who meditates, and not just some regular rich a-hole?! View Slideshow: Azealia Banks and Her Beefs: Who’s She Shading Now?

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Unveil First-Ever Christmas Card, Take on William and Kate

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton and Prince William are preparing for a very awkward Christmas. And we’re here to make it even more tension-filled! As you have very likely heard by now, there’s an alleged feud between Markle and Middleton. There’s also an alleged feud between Harry and William over how each feels about the former’s new wife. Acutely aware of the perception around the globe about these four members of the Royal Family, Kensington Palace has basically ordered the quarter to spend the holidays together. According to multiple outlets, Kate and William were planning on being with the Middletons on December 25 — until higher-ups stepped in and decided otherwise. Now, both couples will be in London for the birthday of Jesus Christ, as the world prepares to analyze each and every photo of them on their way to church that morning. Before that opportunity, arises, however, the tandems have given fans two more photos to analyze. The first is a brand new snapshot from Markle and Harry’s wedding, unveiled on Friday morning for the first time because it will be the lead picture of their inaugural Christmas card. We’ve posted it above. “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are delighted to share a new photograph from their Wedding Reception at Frogmore House on 19th May,” Kensington Palace captioned the image on Twitter, adding: “The photograph, which features on Their Royal Highnesses’ Christmas card, was taken by photographer Chris Allerton.” Very pretty, right? But is it prettier than the one also just released by Kate and William? These parents of three just came out with their own Christmas card photograph, one that depicts Middleton and her Prince cuddled up closely with their children: Prince George, 5, Princess Charlotte, 3, and Prince Louis, 8 months. The holiday portrait was taken in early fall at the pair’s country home in Norfolk and it marks little Louis’ Christmas card debut. You can compare it here to the 2017 version of the famous family: During a walkabout late last month, Middleton revealed how her kids were getting ready for the holiday. “The [kids] are doing well, thank you,” she told fans, adding of her brood: “Getting excited for Christmas time because they’ve started all their Christmas songs and Christmas trees are going up and stuff.” She didn’t really address how much she supposedly hates Middleton . In an attempt to rile up everyone associated with this reported rivalry, though, we figured we’d pit Meghan and Harry’s card against William and Kate’s card. Take a close look at each above and then VOTE below: Which couple’s do you like best? And the Winner is? Meghan and Harry! Click Here To Vote for Meghan Kate and William! Click Here To Vote for Kate It’s a clash of Royal Christmas card photos! Which couple’s do you like best? View Poll »

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Jessica Simpson to Natalie Portman: Stop Slut-Shaming Me!

Here’s an unexpected blast-from-the-past feud that’s sure to delight all you ’90s kids. Or it’s a very serious matter that speaks to the delicate issues of these divisive times. This is kind of a “choose your own adventure” story in that way. Natalie Portman and Jessica Simpson are still A-listers, but in 1999, they were two of the biggest names on the planet. And it seems that their careers and public images were headed in divergent directions even way back then. Natalie gave an interview to USA Today  this week as part of her promotional tour for her upcoming film Vox Lux . The movie is about a teen who unexpectedly becomes a pop star, so perhaps it should come as no surprise that Natalie remarked on one of the biggest pop stars from her own teen years: “I remember being a teenager, and there was Jessica Simpson on the cover of a magazine saying ‘I’m a virgin’ while wearing a bikini, and I was confused,” she told the newspaper. “Like, I don’t know what this is trying to tell me as a woman, as a girl.” It was an odd (though not necessarily offensive) remark, and Jessica was quick to clap back: “@Natalieportman I was disappointed this morning when I read that I ‘confused’ you by wearing a bikini in a published photo taken of me when I was still a virgin in 1999,” Simpson wrote on Instagram.  “As public figures, we both know our image is not totally in our control at all times, and that the industry we work in often tries to def8ine us and box us in,” she added. “However, I was taught myself, and honor the different ways all women express themselves,” she said. “Which is why I believed then, and believe now, that being sexy in a bikini is not synonymous with having sex.” “I have always embraced being a role model to all women to let them know that they can look however they want, wear whatever they want and have sex or not have sex with whomever they want. “The power lies within us as individuals.” Simpson concluded with a not-so-subtle allegation that Natalie is a hypocrite for making such comments despite her high-profile involvement with the Time’s Up movement. “I have made it my practice to not shame other women for their choices,” Simpson posted. “In this era of Times Up and the great work you have done for women, I encourage you to do the same.” Yeah, as much as we love Natalie, and as much as she may have intended no harm, we’re afraid Ms. Portman is gonna have to go ahead and take the L on this one. Jessica was a sex symbol in the late ’90s, a time in which young female pop stars were encouraged to dress and dance provocatively, all while insisting on their chastity and purity in interviews. It was a gross trend, but Jessica certainly wasn’t to blame for it, and she shouldn’t be forced to answer for it 20 years later. As a result of this misstep, Natalie will be forced to surrender half of her woke points and attend compulsory classes at the Lena Dunham Institute for Re-Wokening. View Slideshow: 35 Smoking Hot Jessica Simpson Pics

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‘Surviving R. Kelly’ Doc Screening Evacuated After Gun Threat

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Source: Chance Yeh / Getty A screening of Lifetime’s forthcoming Surviving R. Kelly documentary was evacuated due to a gun threat. Reportedly, a pair of threatening phone calls were received which caused the precautionary action.   According to Variety , the threatening phone calls came in about 15 minutes into the screening which was scheduled to start at 7 pm, following by a panel at 8:30 pm. However, a pair of anonymous phone calls came into the venue, NeueHouse Madison Square, which contacted the NYPD, and the authorities recommended the evacuation. Said Lifetime via a statement, ““At tonight’s premiere of Lifetime’s documentary series ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ at NeueHouse Madison Square, several anonymous threats were called in. As a precaution, the network elected to evacuate the building. The safety and security of our panel, guests and staff is of paramount importance to Lifetime,” the network said in a statement.” The venue also released the following statement: “NeueHouse has always existed to celebrate creatives, entrepreneurs and activists with important and meaningful stories to share. The safety of our storytellers and of our members is always our first priority. Tonight was no different. Despite non-credible threats called in during tonight’s screening, we followed appropriate safety protocols in collaboration with the NYPD and elected to postpone the event. We stand by the creative women bringing these heroic stories to light.” The panelists included seven women who are R. Kelly accusers— Drea Kelly, his ex-wife , Kitti Jones, Asante Jones, Faith Rodgers, Lizzette Martinez, Lisa Van Allen and Jerhonda Pace—all who were also in the film. Also in attendance was #MeToo founder Tarana Burke and panel host Angela Yee of The Breakfast Club . Nevertheless,  Surviving R. Kelly is a six-part, three-night documentary series that features numerous women accusing the R&B crooner of sexual assault and abuse. The series will premiere on January 3, and Twitter will be lit. So…Y’ALL ARE NOT GOING TO BELIEVE THIS! Tonight was a private screening of the @lifetimetv documentary #survivingRkelly where his survivors, parents of survivors, and folks featured in the doc were gathered and a BOMB THREAT was called in and the event shut down. #muteRkelly — Tarana (@TaranaBurke) December 5, 2018 Source: Chance Yeh / Getty — Photo: Getty

‘Surviving R. Kelly’ Doc Screening Evacuated After Gun Threat

Family Of Mac Miller Requests Late Rapper’s Financial Asset Info

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Source: Jessica Alexander/Future Image/WENN.com / WENN The sudden passing of Mac Miller earlier this year came at a time when his career was undoubtedly on an upward arc. Now, the late Pittsburgh rapper’s family is requesting documents to examine the value of his estate. The Blast reports : On November 26, documents were filed in the “Small World” rapper’s estate requesting a judge to appoint a probate referee who can appraise the assets of Miller’s estate, including cash, real estate and personal property. The documents reveal the estate has not been able to figure out how much money was left behind, the value of his royalties or how much his name and likeness is worth in death. The appraiser is also expected to give an estimate of how much Miller’s music royalties may be worth in the future. Once a value is given, the estate may be closer to figuring out which beneficiaries, including the late rapper’s brother and parents, will receive. The outlet adds that an attorney has been hired to oversee the process and that Miller’s parents and brothers are the known trustees. — Photo: WENN

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Cathedral HS Basketball Player With Epilepsy Taunted At Game Against Center Grove [VIDEO]

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Source: Thomas Northcut / Getty A Cathedral High School basketball player who suffers from epileptic seizures was seemingly mocked at a game and the video has gone viral on social media. The unfortunate incident took place last Friday, at the Center Grove High School vs. Cathedral High School. The clip posted to Twitter shows a Center Grove High School student falling on the floor and shaking like he was having a seizure, while Cathedral guard James Franklin Jr. is taking a free throw shot. See the video below: He thought it was coo to act as me having a seizure smh pic.twitter.com/dBN0d04FTM — James Franklin jr. (@Dooman_2) December 1, 2018 Later in the game, Indy Star reports that Franklin took the ball out of bounds in front of the student section where he was taunted with statements like “have another seizure.” “He heard, ‘Have another seizure, have another seizure,’” Franklin’s mother, Tamieka Franklin said. “That shows me they did their homework and it was not a coincidence.” According to Indy Star, a few months before the game, doctors removed a part of the James’ brain to try and stop the seizures that he has battled with since birth. Since then Franklin has battled his way back to the basketball court but also battles depression. “He has to overcome a lot of insecurities in his life,” Franklin’s mother, Tamieka Franklin said. “It has had a huge impact on him.” Center Grove released a statement Saturday evening saying: “Members of the administrative team and athletic department at CGHS are aware of the concerns raised about student behavior at the Cathedral basketball game Friday night. We are working collaboratively with the administrative staff and athletic department at Cathedral to address these issues. Our goal is to always create an environment where sportsmanship and quality competition can thrive. We do not condone any behavior intended to mock, disparage or humiliate any player or student.” Indiana High School Athletic Association said in a tweet that they are in communication with administrations at both schools. While Center Grove tweeted that the incident does not represent their school. The IHSAA has been in communication with both school administrations regarding the unfortunate student fan incident in the Center Grove vs. Cathedral game. Our school administrators are addressing the matter and will use this as learning experience. #educationbasedathletics — IHSAA (@IHSAA1) December 1, 2018 CGHS is working with Cathedral to move forward after Friday’s game. This situation does not represent our school or community values. CGHS does not condone unsportsmanlike or disparaging behavior. In all situations, we must show respect and consider how our actions impact others. — Center Grove HS (@CenterGroveHS) December 1, 2018 James’ mother Tamieka went on to say that the Center Grove student did apologize to her son after the game, which Cathedral ended up losing 63-60. However, it is unknown whether the student in the video would face any repercussions for his actions. This story is developing. We will keep you updated. SOURCE: Indy Star | IMAGE CREDIT: Getty

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George H.W. Bush Dies; Former President Was 94

George Herbert Walker Bush, the 41st president of the United States and the father of ex-Commander-in-Chief George W. Bush, died on Friday night. He was 94 years old. The sad news was confirmed yesterday by spokesperson Jim McGrath. “George Herbert Walker Bush, World War II naval aviator, Texas oil pioneer, and 41st President of the United States of America, died on November 30, 2018. “He was 94 and is survived by his five children and their spouses, 17 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and two siblings,” the former president’s office said in a statement. Concluded this message: “He was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Barbara; his second child Pauline “Robin” Bush; and his brothers Prescott and William or “Bucky” Bush.” Bush, a Republican who held the Oval Office for one term, was hospitalized back in April , just one day after laying his beloved wife to rest. He had contracted an infection at the time, but it’s too early right now to know the President’s cause of death. Son George W. spoke on behalf of his siblings with a statement of his own shortly after his father died on Friday.  It reads as follows: Jeb, Neil, Marvin, Doro, and I are saddened to announce that after 94 remarkable years, our dear Dad has died. George H. W. Bush was a man of the highest character and the best dad a son or daughter could ask for. The entire Bush family is deeply grateful for 41’s life and love, for the compassion of those who have cared and prayed for Dad, and for the condolences of our friends and fellow citizens. Funeral details will be announced in the coming days, McGrath also noted. On Twitter, meanwhile, President Trump wrote the following: “President George H.W. Bush led a long, successful and beautiful life.  “Whenever I was with him I saw his absolute joy for life and true pride in his family. His accomplishments were great from beginning to end. “He was a truly wonderful man and will be missed by all!” He and wife Melania also released a lengthy statement that we have included below: Prior to his time as the most powerful man in the world, the Massachusetts native served as an aviator in the Navy and flew 58 combat missions during World War II. He was awarded three Air Medals and the Distinguished Flying Cross. Bush then served as Vice President for eight years to Ronald Reagan. He was a congressman, ambassador to China and director of central intelligence, receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011. The former President’s death comes just eight months after his wife of 73 years, Barbara, died on April 17. Even after her passing, Bush remained devoted to his late wife, sitting beside her casket for hours in his wheelchair as mourners paid their respects while she lay in repose one day before her invitation-only funeral. The photos of his tribute made their way around the Internet at the time. Bush’s grandchildren affectionately nicknamed him “Gampy,” and Bush Hager has said on The Today Show that her grandfather “really is one of the most humble, wonderful men.” We send our condolences to his loved ones. May George H.W. Bush rest in peace. View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Died in 2018: In Memoriam

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George H.W. Bush Dies; Former President Was 94

George Herbert Walker Bush, the 41st president of the United States and the father of ex-Commander-in-Chief George W. Bush, died on Friday night. He was 94 years old. The sad news was confirmed yesterday by spokesperson Jim McGrath. “George Herbert Walker Bush, World War II naval aviator, Texas oil pioneer, and 41st President of the United States of America, died on November 30, 2018. “He was 94 and is survived by his five children and their spouses, 17 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and two siblings,” the former president’s office said in a statement. Concluded this message: “He was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Barbara; his second child Pauline “Robin” Bush; and his brothers Prescott and William or “Bucky” Bush.” Bush, a Republican who held the Oval Office for one term, was hospitalized back in April , just one day after laying his beloved wife to rest. He had contracted an infection at the time, but it’s too early right now to know the President’s cause of death. Son George W. spoke on behalf of his siblings with a statement of his own shortly after his father died on Friday.  It reads as follows: Jeb, Neil, Marvin, Doro, and I are saddened to announce that after 94 remarkable years, our dear Dad has died. George H. W. Bush was a man of the highest character and the best dad a son or daughter could ask for. The entire Bush family is deeply grateful for 41’s life and love, for the compassion of those who have cared and prayed for Dad, and for the condolences of our friends and fellow citizens. Funeral details will be announced in the coming days, McGrath also noted. On Twitter, meanwhile, President Trump wrote the following: “President George H.W. Bush led a long, successful and beautiful life.  “Whenever I was with him I saw his absolute joy for life and true pride in his family. His accomplishments were great from beginning to end. “He was a truly wonderful man and will be missed by all!” He and wife Melania also released a lengthy statement that we have included below: Prior to his time as the most powerful man in the world, the Massachusetts native served as an aviator in the Navy and flew 58 combat missions during World War II. He was awarded three Air Medals and the Distinguished Flying Cross. Bush then served as Vice President for eight years to Ronald Reagan. He was a congressman, ambassador to China and director of central intelligence, receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011. The former President’s death comes just eight months after his wife of 73 years, Barbara, died on April 17. Even after her passing, Bush remained devoted to his late wife, sitting beside her casket for hours in his wheelchair as mourners paid their respects while she lay in repose one day before her invitation-only funeral. The photos of his tribute made their way around the Internet at the time. Bush’s grandchildren affectionately nicknamed him “Gampy,” and Bush Hager has said on The Today Show that her grandfather “really is one of the most humble, wonderful men.” We send our condolences to his loved ones. May George H.W. Bush rest in peace. View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Died in 2018: In Memoriam

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