Comedian. Television host. Movie Star. Top-rated syndicated Radio Personality. Father of 6. For over 20 years. Rickey Smiley is one of the most beloved performers in American media, earning a reputation for delivering boundless laughter on-air, on-stage, and on-screen. Every morning, millions of Americans in nearly 60 cities listen to Rickey Smiley and his 6 outrageous cast members on "The Rickey Smiley Morning Show." His interviews with major celebrities, social political awareness and trademark prank phone calls have made Smiley one of the most listened to radio personalities in history. Rickey Smiley's down home southern humor, opting to use insight rather than vulgarity to get laughs, is at the core of his success. His audiences are treated to such original characters as "Mrs. Bernice Jenkins", "Lil' Darrl," "Joe Willie" and "Beauford." Smiley is known for his clean comedic style and his reputation to sell out venues across the country. To movie audiences, Smiley is best known for "All About The Benjamins" and "Friday After Next". He's recorded 8 best selling CDs including iTunes #1 Best Selling Comedy Album, "Rickey Smiley- Prank Calls Number 6". On television he"s hosted BET's "Open Casket Sharp" and "Comic View", appeared on "Showtime At The Apollo," "Uptown Comedy Club", HBO's "Def Comedy Jam"and "Snaps". Smiley graduated from Alabama State University, became KBFB's (Dallas) morning show personality in 2004, and soon moved his show to WHTA Atlanta. When not performing, Smiley is the ultimate devoted father, single handedly raising 6 kids, the subject of a soon to be released parenting book. QUOTE: "Success is when preparation meets opportunity"
Countless current and former NFL players have expressed surprise and outrage that Colin Kaepernick has not been signed to a team, and now he is reportedly taking the league to court. BleacherReport.com reports that Kaepernick claims the NFL is “participating in collusion,” and has come directly for the owners by filing a grievance against them.
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In 2016, Colin Kaepernick began a silent protest police brutality and racial injustice by kneeling during the National Anthem. Some have misinterpreted his actions as disrespectful to the United States and its flag, which has sparked a controversy that even Donald Trump has been involved in. As a result, it is perceived that NFL owners won’t give Kaepernick an opportunity because they want to avoid potential backlash, even though he is more capable of making an NFL roster.
Do you think filing this grievance will help Colin Kaepernick get signed on an NFL team, or end his career?
