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The daring gift Jada Pinkett Smith gave Will Smith for his 50th birthday

ROLLINGOUT.COM — Jada Pinkett Smith went skydiving as a birthday gift for her husband Will Smith.

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January 27, 2019

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By Rollingout.com

Jada Pinkett Smith went skydiving as a birthday gift for her husband Will Smith.

The 47-year-old actress was shocked when her husband told her the only thing he wanted for his 50th birthday in September was for her to jump out of a plane, but she says she accepted his odd request because it’s “hard to find” other things to buy him as gifts.

She said: “Will turned 50 and so he said, ‘The only thing I want for my birthday, a birthday gift from you, is to jump out of a plane.’

“It’s hard to find things for Will because he doesn’t necessarily like objects. He doesn’t like material things. So I was like, ‘Man, if that’s what you really want, then daggonit, I’ll do it.’ I did it for his 50th cause that’s what he wanted.”

The Girls Trip star then joked that her husband — with whom she has 20-year-old son Jaden and 18-year-old daughter Willow — asked her to skydive because he had “different” plans for if things went badly.

She added: “Let me tell you. Because he’s watching me and I go, ‘Why would a husband ask his wife to jump out of a plane for his 50th? Unless he’s got some different plans for the next half.’”

But Jada says she wasn’t nervous when it came to the jump because she knew she had to “keep her composure” and trust her “faith.”

Speaking during an appearance on “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon,” she said: “You know, I wasn’t. I was kind of anxious before, and I knew I was gonna freak out once I got on the plane because I don’t like heights and I don’t like planes. I don’t like to fly. And I was like, ‘Jada, this is gonna be a test for you just as far as how you can keep your composure in regards to your faith.’”

Jada wasn’t the only family member jumping out of flying vehicles for Will’s big day, as the Suicide Squad star himself bungee jumped from a helicopter over the Grand Canyon.

This article originally appeared in Rollingout.com.

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WNBA’s Golden State Valkyries Kick Off Season with Community Programs in Oakland

“The Golden State Valkyries are more than a team—they’re a movement,” said Oakland Interim-Mayor Kevin Jenkins. “Their touchdown in Oakland marks a new era of opportunity, inspiration, and equity in sports. This partnership reflects our city’s deep commitment to uplifting women, investing in youth, and building a community where every dream has a place to grow. We’re proud to welcome the Valkyries to The Town.”

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The Valkyries came to Oakland City Hall with a “Hoopbus.” Present were (from left to right): City Councilmembers Noel Gallo, Rebecca Kaplan, Zac Unger and Rowena Brown; Oakland Mayor-elect Barbara Lee, Valkyries President Jess Smith, a Valkyries team representative and Deputy Mayor LaNiece Jones. Photo courtesy Rebecca Kaplan’s office.

Team installs new nets at playgrounds, holds flag-raisings at City Halls in Oakland and S.F.

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The Golden State Valkyries brought the excitement of their inaugural season to every corner of the Bay Area with a full slate of community celebrations leading up to their historic home-opener against the Los Angeles Sparks at the Chase Center in San Francisco on Friday.

The week featured flag-raising ceremonies at city halls in Oakland and San Francisco, three “Violet Net” installation days at Oakland parks to encourage basketball play, fun “Hoopbus” takeovers at multiple schools presented by Kaiser Permanente, and player appearances.

In total, 90 violet nets were installed on 45 basketball courts across 34 public parks throughout Oakland this week. A list of the parks receiving violet nets can be found at Valkyries.com.

About the Golden State Valkyries

The Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA affiliate of the seven-time NBA Champion Golden State Warriors, were announced as the 13th WNBA franchise on Oct. 5, 2023. According to Norse mythology, Valkyries are a host of warrior women who are fearless and unwavering – flying through air and sea alike.

This brand is Golden State’s modern interpretation of Valkyries: strong, bold, and fierce. Tipping off during the 2025 WNBA season, the team is headquartered in Oakland and will play home games at Chase Center in San Francisco. For Golden State Valkyries’ assets, including team logos, visit valkyries.com.

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Progressive Missionary Baptist Church of Berkeley Celebrates 90th Anniversary

Dr. Earl C. Stuckey, Sr., who has served as Progressive Missionary’s pastor since September 1977, said the church also delights in the fact that it has hosted only five pastors in its 90-year history, including Pastors James E. Moore, H. A. Green, F. Douglas Farrell, and Edward Stovall, who served for 37 years.

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Progressive Missionary Baptist Poster. Dr. Earl C. Stuckey, Sr., Pastor of Progressive Missionary Baptist Church in Berkeley with his wife, Kay Frances Stuckey.

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The Progressive Missionary Baptist Church of Berkeley is celebrating its 90th church anniversary on Sunday, May 18 at 10 a.m. at 3301 King Street in Berkeley.

The celebration will feature Pastor Darnell Manuel of the Union Baptist Church in Vallejo as guest speaker, along with many other special presentations.

Those who wish to share in Progressive’s history can purchase a 100-page full-colored souvenir book for $25.

The church boasts a number of notable people who either regularly attended or became members of the church since its inception, including former Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson, Oakland mayoral candidate Loren Taylor, and one of the organizers of the Gospel Music Workshop of America, Helen J. H. Stephens.

Pastor Stuckey often remarks how longevity flourishes at the church — it boasts 13 centenarians (people who have reached 100 years or more). Currently, it has one centenarian who is still surviving, Mrs. Dorothy Chambers, and 14 members who have reached 90 years or more.

Recently, on Feb.17, the pastor and his wife Kay Frances, celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary.