(Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Some people just have all the luck, and New Jersey native Ronnie Martin is one of them. Ronnie went to the gas station and bought three lottery tickets using numbers printed on a fortune cookie paper he opened years ago. It turns out, the “lucky numbers” from the old cookie proved to be a match to all the winning numbers in the Mega Millions jackpot, except the Mega Ball. A fortune cookie led to a real fortune for one lucky lottery player in North Jersey. https://t.co/bdTLoozvkz — Chatham Patch (@chathampatch) September 28, 2018 But Ronnie still came up $1 million out of the Mega Millions $543 million jackpot. NJ.com reports: The numbers drawn that night were 1, 2, 4, 19, and 29. The Mega Ball, which Martin’s ticket didn’t have, was 20. Seven other tickets across the country, including one other in New Jersey also matched five numbers. Martin, meanwhile, told lottery officials he and his wife Shirley will pay off their house and use some of the money toward bills. They plan to save the rest. Time to start saving these fortune cookies.
T ech giant Google is expanding its efforts to increase racial representation within the realm of tech. After launching a pilot program for Howard University students, the company has announced the creation of a new initiative called Tech Exchange, Ed Surge reported. In addition to empowering students and providing them with first-hand experience in Silicon Valley, Google launched the Tech Exchange with hopes of boosting its own diversity numbers in the long-run. https://t.co/Am7QrjUYvy #highered #edequity — EdSurge HigherEd (@HigherEdSurge) September 21, 2018 As part of the program 65 students from HBCUs and Hispanic institutions will head to Silicon Valley to enhance their computer science skills, the news outlet writes. Tech Surge is an expansion of Howard West; a program designed to send Howard University students to Google’s headquarters on the West Coast for hands-on experience in the tech industry. After witnessing the impact that the program made in the lives of the students who participated, Google wanted to offer the opportunity to students at other HBCUs. Amongst the institutions participating in the tech exchange program are Morgan State University, Florida A&M University, Dillard University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and others. April Alvarez, Educational Equities Program Manager, Google, believes that the Tech Exchange initiative will be an integral part of increasing diversity within the corporation as well as within the tech industry as a whole. “We’re not as diverse as we’d like to be. We’re focused on building a more diverse Google, one that definitely reflects our users. This Tech Exchange is a piece of that puzzle,” Alvarez told Ed Surge. “These students — we hope they’ll come back and work for a place like Google or start their own Google. They’re going to be leaders in the industry.” Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick says that it’s important for companies to hire individuals who reflect their consumer base. “You want diversity of thought in every discussion, and you need to do that by hiring people with the diversity of background in every experience,” he said. According to Google’s 2018 diversity report, only 2.5 percent of employees are Black. SEE ALSO: Black Girls CODE Creating Tech Exploration Lab At Google Issa Work Of Art: 5 Google Doodles Celebrating Black Folks [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3825344″ overlay=”true”]
Source: Tim Mosenfelder / Getty J. Cole ’s Dreamville Foundation is launching a hurricane relief fund in his Fayetteville, North Carolina hometown following the aftermath of Hurricane Florence . 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 “The Dreamville Foundation is looking to lend a helping hand to the community, children, and families affected by Hurricane Florence,” the foundation announced in a statement. “There will be hot food stations placed throughout the city, temporary housing options for families, and stocking of food pantries/shelters, as well as supporting other local non profits who help provide services for the people in Fayetteville.” The Fayatteville Observer reported that a week later, the city is still recovering. Cape Fear River started receding after rising almost 27 feet above flood stage, authorities lifted the evacuation order for hundreds of residents near the river last week, and even though a few bridges and roads remain closed, some businesses and offices are reopening. READ ALSO: J. Cole Forced To Cancel Dreamville Festival Due To Hurricane Florence Donations to The Dreamville Foundation’s relief efforts can be made here . [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1940281″ overlay=”true”] READ MORE STORIES ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Who Needs The NFL? Colin Kaepernick Will Receive Medal From Harvard Rickey Smiley’s Niece Launches Foundation Inspired By Abstinence [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO] Will Smith Makes Stand-Up Comedy Debut Opening Up For Dave Chappelle [PHOTO] Follow @TheRSMS
Photo by Tabatha Fireman/Getty Images J. Cole Starts Hurricane Relief Fund Following record-breaking rainfall, flooding rivers, and mass power outages wrought by Hurricane Florence–which made landfall in North Carolina last Friday, September 14– J. Cole has just launched a storm relief fund through his nonprofit, Dreamville Foundation. The foundation is currently soliciting donations on its website and is set to target its relief efforts in Cole’s hometown of Fayetteville, N.C. Mandatory evacuations have impacted thousands of households, who were ordered along the Cape Fear River, which runs through the city and remains in major flood status, according to the National Weather Service. The Fayetteville Observer has reported that three deaths in the city’s surrounding Cumberland County may be attributed to Florence. “The Dreamville Foundation is looking to lend a helping hand to the community, children, and families affected by Hurricane Florence,” reads the announcement from the fund. “There will be hot food stations placed throughout the city, temporary housing options for families, and stocking of food pantries/shelters, as well as supporting other local non profits who help provide services for the people in Fayetteville.” The rapper is currently traveling through North America on his K.O.D. Tour. His first ever Dreamville Festival was scheduled to take place in his hometown of Raleigh, North Carolina earlier this month, but was cancelled due to safety concerns related to the storm. Before the event was forced to be cancelled, a portion of proceeds from the festival were intended to benefit Cole’s nonprofit. Those who want to contribute to the cause can donate to J. Cole’s Hurricane Florence relief fund on the Dreamville Foundation website, here .
Source: S. Granitz / Getty Michael Jordan’s considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He can arguably be considered one of the biggest sneaker manufacturers in the country. The retired Bulls player is using all that money for good cause. Over the last week the Carolinas were devastated after Hurricane Florence created deadly floods. The with the death toll rising to 37 deaths, the Carolinas relief effort will be great task. The NBA hall of famer says he’s donating a whopping $2 million dollars to relief funds. Michael Jordan’s father is from Wallace, he played his high school ball in Wilmington, he won a national championship in college as a North Carolina Tar Heel in Chapel Hill, and he is now the part-owner and chairman of the Charlotte Hornets. Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit The Latest Music, Celebrities and Interviews Follow @quicksilvashow
Source: Live Nation / Radio One Atlanta LOS ANGELES, CA (Sept 17, 2018) – Due to overwhelming fan demand, platinum selling artist Drake is adding a seventh show in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 20 th and a third show in Atlanta on November 18 th to the ‘Aubrey and The Three Migos Tour. In addition, Drake announced the rescheduled date for his previously postponed St. Paul show will take place on Sunday, November 11th. All tickets purchased for the original date will be honored. Produced by Live Nation, the North American outing also features special guests and “Walk It Talk It” collaborators Migos . The full routing can be found below. The tour follows a stellar summer for Drake, including the release of his hit singles “God’s Plan” and “Nice For What,” and the release of his fifth number one studio album Scorpion. American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets for the newly added dates before the general public beginning Tuesday, September 18 th at 10am local time through Thursday, September 20 th at 10pm local time. Tickets for the new dates will go on sale to the general public this Friday, September 21 st at Ticketmaster.com starting at 10am local time. UPCOMING AUBREY AND THE THREE MIGOS TOUR DATES: *Newly Added Dates in Bold Tue Sep 18 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena Fri Sep 21 Miami, FL American Airlines Arena Sat Sep 22 Miami, FL American Airlines Arena Mon Sep 24 New Orleans, LA Smoothie King Center Wed Sep 26 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center Thu Sep 27 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center Sat Sep 29 Houston, TX Toyota Center Sun Sep 30 Houston, TX Toyota Center Tue Oct 02 Houston, TX Toyota Center Fri Oct 05 Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand Sat Oct 06 Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand Mon Oct 08 Phoenix, AZ Gila River Arena Wed Oct 10 Salt Lake City, UT Vivint Smart Home Arena Fri Oct 12 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center Sat Oct 13 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center Sun Oct 14 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center Tue Oct 16 Los Angeles, CA The Forum Wed Oct 17 Los Angeles, CA The Forum Fri Oct 19 Los Angeles, CA The Forum Sat Oct 20 Los Angeles, CA The Forum Fri Oct 26 San Francisco, CA Oracle Arena Sat Oct 27 San Francisco, CA Oracle Arena Mon Oct 29 San Francisco, CA Oracle Arena Thu Nov 01 Seattle, WA Tacoma Dome Sat Nov 03 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena Sun Nov 04 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena Tue Nov 06 Edmonton, AB Rogers Place Wed Nov 07 Edmonton, AB Rogers Place Sun Nov 11 St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center Fri Nov 16 Atlanta, GA State Farm Arena Sat Nov 17 Atlanta, GA State Farm Arena Sun Nov 18 Atlanta, GA State Farm Arena
“Just win, baby’’ was the mantra of Al Davis, the late owner of the Oakland Raiders, and it pretty much sums up Tuskegee coach Willie Slater’s sentiment after his Golden Tigers escaped with a hard-fought 24-17 SIAC road win against winless Clark Atlanta Saturday night. The Golden Tigers (2-1) were guilty of enough miscues to cost them the victory. They gave up a safety, lost a pair of fumbles – one on Clark’s goal line and one that was returned for a touchdown – and they committed numerous mental gaffes. “It wasn’t pretty, but we’ll take it,’’ Slater. “We were our worst enemy, but we kept fighting back.’’ The Golden Tigers spotted Clark an 8-0 lead after the Panthers (0-3) took the opening kickoff and drove 71 yards on nine plays for a touchdown and made a two-point conversion. Quarterback Charles Stafford was 4-for-4 passing for 46 yards on the drive. Clark was aided by a 15-yard personal foul penalty against Tuskegee on third down after the Golden Tigers had denied the Panthers a first down. Tuskegee’s defense regrouped after the first series and didn’t allow any points the rest of the game. “They caught us by surprise with some of the things they were doing,’’ Slater said. “We had to make some adjustments.’’ The Golden Tigers had to adjust their offense as well going into the game. Junior quarterback Ahmad Deramus made his third career start, replacing Jamarcus Ezell. Ezell underwent season-ending shoulder surgery earlier in the after he was injured last week against Albany State. Deramus had an up-and-down performance. He completed 10 of 17 passes for 209 yards and three touchdowns. But he also lost a fumble on a first-and-goal play at the Clark one yard line when the Golden Tigers were in position take a two touchdown lead. In addition Deramus was sacked three times. At least twice he was out of the pocket and could have avoided being sack had he thrown the ball away. “He’s our guy,’’ Slater said. “He had some big plays, and he had some bonehead plays. We’ve got to iron out the bonehead plays. He’s a winner. We got to make sure we don’t put him in situations he can’t handle.’’ The Golden Tigers didn’t lead until Deramus came up with on of the big plays Slater referred to. He connected Peyton Ramzy on 55-yard touchdown with 8:16 left in the game. The score gave Tuskegee its first lead of the contest, 24-17, and provided the margin of victory. Earlier Deramus found Javarrius Cheatham for a 42-yard touchdown pass as time expired in the first half that tied the score 10-10. KEY GAMES Jackson State 18, Florida A&M 16 – Special teams rose to the occasion Tallahassee, Fla., as the Tigers claimed an inter-conference victory for their fist win of the season. Christian Jacquemin booted four field goals, and Khalil Johnson blocked a 30-yard Florida A&M attempt with four minutes left in the game that would have given the Rattlers (1-2) the lead. Florida A&M gained 463 total yards – 340 passing – but the Rattlers only put the ball in the end zone twice. Their other points came on a 98-yard point after touchdown return by Terry Jefferson. Jackson State (1-1) forced three fumbles to help keep the Rattlers at bay. Fort Valley State 21, Miles 19 – The Wildcats worked some fourth-quarter magic to pull out an SIAC road win – their first victory of the season – in Birmingham, Ala. Quarterback Slade Jarman found Jaylen Lowder along the right side line with 21 seconds left in the game to give Fort Valley (1-2) the win. The scoring drive consumed 6 minutes, 5 seconds and covered 65 yards. The Wildcats’ first lead came with 7:25 remaining in the fourth quarter when Lorenzo Smothers scored on a six-yard run that put Fort Valley on Top 14-13. Miles (0-3) responded with a five-play, 80-yard that gave the Golden Bears a 19-14 lead after their two-point conversion attempt failed. Bowie State 47, McKendree 41 – The Bulldogs built a 22-point first half lead and coasted to a road victory in Lebanon, Ill. Quarterback Amir Hall threw for 352 yards and pair of touchdowns for the Bulldogs (2-1). Hall completed 41 of his 52 throws. He also ran for 95 yards and two scores. Bowie State led 35-13 at the half. OTHER RESULTS Weather Hurricane Florence wreaked havoc on the Black College Football schedule, causing 11 games to be postponed or cancelled. MEAC had three games involving five conference members postponed. The Thursday night ESPN matchup featuring North Carolina Central at South Carolina State was postponed until Nov. 24. South Carolina State President shutdown the campus and sent students home on Monday ahead of the storm. Howard’s home game against Savannah State was postponed. No makeup date has been announced. Norfolk State’s contest at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va., has been tentatively rescheduled for Dec. 1, pending Norfolk State postseason status. If the Spartans win the conference championship and the accompanying berth in the Celebration bowl or qualify for the FCS playoffs, the contest will be cancelled. The CIAA was hit hardest with six games involving 10 schools being cancelled. Tennessee State’s contest at Hampton was cancelled and will not be rescheduled. It is the second consecutive week that weather has wiped out a Big Blue contest. Its game against Jackson State on Sept. 8 was cancelled due to lightning. Allen’s game at Brevard (N.C.) was also cancelled. MEAC Florida Atlantic 49, Bethune-Cookman 28 Jackson State 18, Florida A&M 16 Albany 30, Morgan State 27 Western Michigan 68, Delaware State SWAC Alcorn State 27, Texas Southern Cincinnati 49, Alabama A&M 7 Kennesaw State 62, Alabama State 13 UNLV 46, Prairie View A&M 17 Southern 33, Langston 18 South Dakota State 90, Mississippi Valley State 0 CIAA Bowie State 47, McKendree 41 Clarion 44, Lincoln (Pa.) 7 SIAC Fort Valley State 21, Miles 19 Kentucky Wesleyan 19, Kentucky State 13 West Georgia 45, Albany State 21 OTHERS Newberry 27, Virginia-Lynchburg 14 Notre Dame (Ohio) 33, West Virginia State 31 Texas Wesleyan 36, Texas College 7 Wisconsin-Oshkosh 17, Lincoln (Mo,) 7 READ MORE STORIES ON BLACKAMERICAWEB.COM: 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 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK . FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM
Black Tony actually came to work yesterday, but everyone was gone except Gary With Da Tea . He mentioned that Gary’s feet looked like powdered donuts and were really ashy. Gary clapped back by saying he looked really bad and wasn’t put together. 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 In the background you could hear some wind and Black Tony told Rickey Smiley he was on the beach in North Carolina. Rickey told him that Hurricane Florence was coming and he said that he isn’t scared. He’s about to be at the beach and come in on Monday then work the trap. Black Tony ended up calling Rickey ugly because he didn’t believe that he would be okay. RELATED: Black Tony Mistakes Keyshia Ka’Oir For Keyshia Cole [EXCLUSIVE] RELATED: How Black Tony Is Making Money Off Of Fake Quarters [EXCLUSIVE] Make sure you listen to “ The Rickey Smiley Morning Show ” 6am ET. RELATED: Why Black Tony Is Getting Emotional Over Gucci Mane [EXCLUSIVE] [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1937264″ overlay=”true”]
Watch North West Sing Drake’s Hit Song “In My Feelings” Kanye West really wants to be friends with Drake again—like, more than anything — and now he’s employed a new strategy that just might work. The superstar hit Instagram moments ago with a video of his daughter singing Drizzy’s hit song “In My Feelings.” North West is in full performance mode, wearing red lipstick as she sings “KeKe, do you love me?!” a capella. There’s no caption to accompany the clip, but the message is clear. So, um Drake, do you think you’ll be able to forgive and forget soon…or nah? Watch North West showcase her vocals up top.
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty BET’s The Bobby Brown Story filled in the gritty details of Bobby Brown’s life that the New Edition Story glazed over. The four-hour special, which is set to air over two days, covers Bobby’s life from his breakout solo album to his current age and the trials and triumphant he faced being married to the greatest voice of our time. Bobby Brown Kicked Janet Jackson Out Of His Hotel It’s hard to believe Bobby Brown and Janet Jackson once had a love affair so intense it resulted in him kicking her out of his hotel room naked. Yup, you read and watched that scene right. According to Brown, Janet, who was engaged to be married to James DeBarge, didn’t want to go public with their relationship because he was Black. His insinuation led to an argument, which, by his perspective, led to him tossing her out his room after they had sex. Janet has yet to confirm or deny said affair. MUST READ: BET Reveals Full Cast Of Bobby Brown Miniseries Whitney Used To Send Him On Late Night Drug Runs Whitney and Bobby’s drug quickly grew out of control with the more fame and money they received. The couple would allegedly disappear for months, secluded in their home on drug binges. In one scene, Bobby returned to their hotel room unable to find drugs after their usual dealer was dry, leading Whitney, who was alone with Robyn, to slam the door in his face and set him back out on the street. Bobby Brown & Robyn Faced Off Several Times Source: KMazur / Getty It’s no secret Bobby and Whitney Houston’s best friend Robyn had a strained relationship, but The Bobby Brown Story goes into detail on how volatile it got at times. The TV film really alludes to Robyn and Whitney having a sexual relationship, which enraged Bobby. They faced off, on night, and Bobby kicked Robyn out their house and bedroom. He Found Whitney Did Drugs On Their Wedding Day According to Bobby Brown, he found out Whitney used drugs when he walked into her bridal suite before their wedding. Brown was having cold feet and wanted to see his soon-to-be bride before they walked down the aisle when he found her sniffing coke. He Got Whitney Pregnant The Same Time As His Baby’s Mother Shortly before Bobby Brown proposed to Whitney, he slept his baby’s mother and got her pregnant. Whitney happened to also be pregnant at the time. Unfortunately, Whitney lost her child while filming The Bodyguard . She eventually got pregnant again and gave birth to Bobbi Kristina. His Sister’s Fiance Was Shot In front Of Him Bobby Brown and his sister’s fiancee Steven Sealy (played by Lance Gross) were leaving Biarritz Lounge bar when a gunman opened fire on Brown’s Bentley, shooting Sealy in the head. He Combined Assets With Whitney’s Management Team Against his lawyer’s wishes, Bobby refused to get a prenup and at one point, allowed Whitney Houston’s management company to manage his finances. Stay tuned for part 2 on September 4. RELATED STORIES: Bobby Brown Denies Abuse Against Whitney Houston: ‘The Public Record Is Wrong’ Cissy Houston Says She Has ‘Difficulty Believing’ Allegations That Whitney Houston Was Molested By Her Cousin
