Black unemployment rates have surged to their highest levels since the pandemic, and many analysts point to the rollback of DEI practices as a contributing factor, particularly affecting Black women in the workforce. 

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A video of a woman came out of her asking her thirteen-year-old son for his birthday money to help pay for some of the bills in the house. During What’s Trending, Rickey Smiley asked the crew and the listeners if they think that children should help with the bills if they could during these tough economic times.  

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Rapper Trick Daddy made waves when he shared on the Nene Leakes show that he prefers dating women under age 35, citing his personal values and lifestyle preferences—prompting debate about ageism and dating norms in entertainment culture. 

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Diddy’s ex-girlfriend, Gina Huynh (formerly “Victim 3” in the case), has written a personal letter to the judge urging he be released on bail prior to his October sentencing. In the letter, she describes him as a “family man” who has reformed and poses no danger to the community, signaling a sharp contrast from her earlier allegations during the trial. 

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On today’s Rickey Smiley Morning Show, listeners were brought up to speed on four major stories. First, Donald Trump signed sweeping new tariffs—steel and aluminum rates were doubled to 50%, with tariffs ranging between 10% and 50% now targeting dozens of countries including Canada, the EU, and Taiwan—raising concerns about inflation and legal challenges over their broad scope and rapid rollout. 

Jay-Z, in partnership with Caesars Entertainment and SL Green Properties, formally bid to bring a large-scale Caesars casino resort to Times Square, pledging $250 million in community benefits, up to 3,800 permanent New York jobs, and a projected $7 billion local economic impact. 

Lastly, Colorado public schools will begin teaching Black history year-round, responding to widespread advocacy and a growing push for inclusive curriculum reform—marking a shift from token months to systemic education change. 

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Colorado public schools will begin teaching Black history year-round, responding to widespread advocacy and a growing push for inclusive curriculum reform—marking a shift from token months to systemic education change. 

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Ray J revisits his infamous "I Hit It First" era, reflecting on the legacy of the Kim Kardashian sex tape saga and aims to redefine his artistry beyond those headlines. 

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Donald Trump signed sweeping new tariffs—steel and aluminum rates were doubled to 50%, with tariffs ranging between 10% and 50% now targeting dozens of countries including Canada, the EU, and Taiwan—raising concerns about inflation and legal challenges over their broad scope and rapid rollout. 

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In today’s Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast, four compelling stories captured our attention. Ari Lennox stirred debate by calling out the show Martin's insensitive colorist jokes directed at Pam (played by Tichina Arnold), expressing frustration that the humor dismissed the beauty and dignity of darker-skinned women— and not everyone agreed with her sentiments. The episode also covered the fallout involving Shannon Sharpe, who has officially parted ways with ESPN following a high-profile sexual assault settlement; the split comes amid ongoing scrutiny and public fallout from comments made by comedian Mo’Nique about Sharpe’s relationships. Topping it all, political headlines turned personal: President Trump is reportedly in talks to potentially pardon Sean “Diddy” Combs, a move that’s sparked fierce debate over justice, celebrity influence, and political strategy amid Diddy’s transportation conviction and pending sentencing. 

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