The #Orlando nightclub massacre is being reported as the deadliest mass shooting in the history of the United States and is being treated as an act of domestic terrorism. #OmarSaddiquiMateen, 29, has been known to #FBI as being a possible #ISIS sympathizer, according to a report on #CNN. In a …
Read More »Source Says There Were No Weapons Or Threats To Producers of Love and Hip Hop Houston- blogged by @niksofly
There have been several media reports claiming that the Love and Hip Hop Houston franchise has halted production due to the brandishing of weapons and threats to the producers, but a source close to the cast and production have dismissed those allegations as completely false. In fact, the only morsel …
Read More »Michigan Teen Wrongfully Convicted of Quadruple Murder Exonerated – blogged by @niksofly
Nearly a decade later after his wrongful incarceration, #DevontaeSanford is experiencing freedom for the first time. The now 23 a year old was coerced into the confession of a quadruple murder by police. His then lawyer (now suspended) encouraged the teenager to plead guilty and as a result the then …
Read More »Ballerific Relationships: The Disrespect Is Not Needed- blogged by @niksofly
There is no right or easy way for me to approach this. I would think as a society we have progressed past the labeling of one’s skin color, but a recent peruse of social media proved otherwise. I have written on colorism from two perspectives, with the inclusion of my …
Read More »Alexander Wang Will Serve As The First Designer Curator For Apple Music – blogged by @niksofly
#AlexanderWang is known for creating memorable pieces that transcend time and captivate the masses. His creative eye has been a benchmark in fashion. Now partnering with Apple, Wang’s creative taste will translate to music. Wang has signed on as the first fashion designer to curate for #AppleMusic. Creating three playlists …
Read More »Staten Island Teen Collapses To His Death While Fleeing Racist Mob – blogged by @niksofly
Dayshen McKenzie died while running to preserve his life. The 16 year old from Staten Island was running from a predominantly white crew that waved a gun and shouted racial epithets when he collapsed from an asthma attack. Diane Fatigati, an ex-NYPD officer and 9/11 responder, who rushed to the …
Read More »Longtime Friend Of OJ Simpson Believes He Will Confess- blogged by @niksofly
More than 22 years later, the murders that enraged a racially tense America may awaken again. According to #RonnShipp, longtime friend of #OJSimpson and former police officer, “The Juice” will issue a murder confession as early as 2017 pending his release from prison. Shipp believes that the only way OJ …
Read More »Mistah FAB Finds Hope In Beastmode’s Frugalness -blogged by: @niksofly
#MarshawnLynch made news early in the offseason when it was publicized that the newly retired #Seattle #Seahawks running back had not spent one dime of his #NFL earnings. #Beastmode was able to save well over $50 million! Lynch’s financial success story was a far cry from the cautionary tales (and …
Read More »Ballerfic Music: 16 Songs To Add To Your Memorial Day Mix- blogged by @niksofly
Nothing is more synonymous with Memorial Day than good food , music and sun. Seeing that majority of the states have sun and possibly great food ( everybody can’t cook), I thought it would be cool if BA had a playlist of a few songs that you can add to …
Read More »Former NBA Player Etan Thomas Experiences Subtle Prejudice On Train- blogged by @niksofly
As much as we would like to believe that we are in a post-racial society, there are always a few gentle reminders that although we were all created, some may never see everyone as equal. Former NBA player (Washington Wizards and Atlanta Hawks) had his gentle reminder on a train …
Read More »Ballerific Sports: Ravens Want NFL to Fix Officiating Errors- blogged by @niksofly
If you have watched football long enough, you consider refs making poor calls a part of the game. Sometimes it decides the fate of a game and at other times, it plays a direct hand in the fate of the team. Remember the 2014 NFL Season, it was the act …
Read More »Ballerific Finances: Understanding How Credit Works- blogged by @niksofly
Individuals forget about their credit until they want or need something and don’t have the initial capital to get the things they are considering for purchase. Contrary to some beliefs, cash is not more valuable than a prime credit score. Yes, cash is accepted everywhere, but what happens when you …
Read More »Man Undergoes First Penis Transplant In The United States- blogged by @niksofly
(This is not a picture of the actual surgery.) A little over a week later after his May 8th surgery, 64 year-old Thomas Manning is recovering from his penile transplant. In an effort to restore normalcy and penile function to Manning, a cadaver’s penis was transplanted to his body. Although …
Read More »Ballerific Relationships: There Isn’t A Shortage Of Good Men, Only Standards – blogged by @niksofly
Nothing irritates me more than to hear someone tell me that there are not any good men left. I don’t know where that lie was started, but as soon as I find its creator, if she is still living, we are going to have a serious discussion. The problem has …
Read More »Laremy Tunsil’s Hacker Possibly Identified : blogged by @niksofly
First Round, 13th overall pick, Laremy Tunsil may be one step closer to finding out who was responsible for the social media debacle that cost the former Ole Miss player an estimated eight – 13 million dollars. According to CBS, the Dolphins might have identified Tunsil’s hacker. Via CBS …
Read More »Laremy Tunsil May Not Start Career Under Stage 1 of League’s Substance Abuse Program: blogged by @niksofly
Then 2016 NFL draft proved to be one of the most interesting drafts to date. In the course of one night, viewers of the draft witnessed a soap-opera worthy smear campaign set to destroy one of the top NFL prospects, Laremy Tunsil, take place. With the suit filed by his …
Read More »Ballerific Finances: Financial Planning – blogged by: @niksofly
Being a Baller is more than driving luxury cars and wearing VVS diamonds. Anyone can literally appear Baller. A true Baller has financial longevity. They have a prime credit score, the debt-income ratio is relatively low, their savings are legit and they have multiple assets among other things. There are …
Read More »First Round Prospects Corey Coleman and Jalen Ramsey Sign to Jumpman23: blogged by @niksofly
Thursday night will change the lives of young men forever. Some dreams will be realized, others deferred to a more appropriate time. No matter the outcome, the sheer fact that these young men made it to this day –the NFL Draft is a tremendous accomplishment. For Corey Coleman , …
Read More »Teen Ran Over In Sneaker Deal Gone Bad- blogged by @niksofly
A 16-year old Loganville , GA ( Gwinnett Co) teen is recovering from a sneaker deal gone bad. Nicole Carr made a deal with another teen she met at a party. Trusting the teen, Carr used Offer Up, a website where individuals buy and sell items, to broker the deal. …
Read More »Ballerific Sports: NFL Considering Other Cities For 2017 NFL Draft – blogged by @niksofly
Since 1956, New York has been home to the NFL draft. Last year, in a surprising move, Chicago was given the draft. Chicago will host it again this year, but NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, has plans on moving the draft to another city in 2017. NFL Insider , Adam Schefter, …
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