Category Archives: History

Open Thread | Donald Trump Indicted ON FEDERAL CHARGES!

Posted on June 9, 2023 by rikyrah

Yes!!!! “The indictment, filed in Federal District Court in Miami, is the first time in American history a former president has faced federal charges.” https://t.co/Tzqfa1RwYO — Ari Melber (@AriMelber) June 8, 2023 NEW: Trump charged with seven counts, including — … Continue reading →

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Happy Memorial Day

Posted on May 29, 2023 by rikyrah

Something else Black people gave to America. https://twitter.com/blackownedsc/status/1661843567839420435?s=19 Today, Vice President Harris delivered a historic commencement address at West Point – the first woman ever to do so. pic.twitter.com/RgpeG8po7i — Rachel Palermo (@RachelPalermo46) May 27, 2023 Vice President Kamala Harris … Continue reading →

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Legend Tina Turned Dead at 83

Posted on May 24, 2023 by rikyrah

Her life was larger than life. What she went through would have broken lesser humans. But, she was Tina Turner. Rip Tina Turner. Here doing Proud Mary on her final tour pic.twitter.com/8M9ZDAK9NJ — ↙️RyanB aka the Real Agent Argylle + … Continue reading →

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Harry Belafonte, Passed Away At 96

Posted on April 25, 2023 by rikyrah

Breaking News: Harry Belafonte, the barrier-breaking singer, actor and activist who became a major force in the civil rights movement, has died at 96. https://t.co/LTpfanpUDq pic.twitter.com/7aUl89rLzA — The New York Times (@nytimes) April 25, 2023 RIP Harry Belafonte When it … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on April 15, 2023 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. History I never knew about. I need y’all to understand. Kelvin learned how to fence for this film. He was practicing violin … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | More of the Vice-President’s Trip to Africa

Posted on March 29, 2023 by rikyrah

More from this terrific Overseas Trip: This is why US Political media needs to be ignored particularly when it comes to VP Kamala Harris. Their takes and the the reality are two different things. https://t.co/FH1nqqh0sa — DFW Sports 4Life (@Kennymack1971) … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, African Diaspora, Africans, Black Excellence, Breaking News, Culture, Current Events, Economics, Economy, Foreign policy, Heritage, History, Open Thread, Politics, Vice-President Kamala D. Harris | Tagged , , , , , , | 23 Comments

Open Thread | We Remember ” Bloody Sunday”

Posted on March 7, 2023 by rikyrah

The President was in Alabama, remembering the 58th Anniversary of “Bloody Sunday”. No matter how hard some people try, we can’t just choose to learn what we want to know, and not what we should know. We should learn everything. … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, Alabama, Black History, Black Voters, Breaking News, Civil Rights, Current Events, Democracy, Democratic Party, History, Justice, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden, Vice-President Kamala D. Harris, Voter Suppression, voters, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Open Thread | The Attack on Education in Florida….as They Try To Install Fascism

Posted on February 23, 2023 by rikyrah

In case you didn’t know… I don’t know if you know what’s been going on in Florida. Their Governor has chosen to go full-on fascist. There is the full-blown attack on education. The banning of books. The attack on the … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The President Visits Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta

Posted on January 16, 2023 by rikyrah

It is the National Holiday for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. Happy Birthday, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We celebrate you, your love, and your legacy today. The world is better because of your commitment to justice, equity and true … Continue reading →

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Journalist Barbara Walters Dies at 93

Posted on December 30, 2022 by rikyrah

RIP🙏🏿😢 BREAKING: Barbara Walters, who shattered the glass ceiling and became a dominant force in an industry once dominated by men, has died. She was 93. https://t.co/tydwREgTb2 pic.twitter.com/b4jOEHVYFE — ABC News (@ABC) December 31, 2022 .@ABC NEWS SPECIAL REPORT: Barbara … Continue reading →

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