Tag Archives: Roots

Tuesday Open Thread | “Roots” 40th Anniversary Week

Posted on March 7, 2017 by rikyrah

ROOTS WEEK CONTINUES… Roots “Kunta” The Ends Justify the Means Fiddler’s Philosophy What’s your name? Roots “Kunta” Must Be Free

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Monday Open Thread | “Roots” 40th Anniversary Week

Posted on March 6, 2017 by rikyrah

This Week 3 Chics highlights the groundbreaking Mini series Roots. Last month marked the 4oth Anniversary of “Roots.” Based on the book, Roots: the Saga of an American Family, by Alex Haley. We’ll feature selected scenes from the movie. As … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread |Cicely Tyson Week

Posted on March 11, 2015 by rikyrah

Happy Hump day! Hope you’re enjoying Cicely Tyson week. Now let’s get to the ROOTS! In 1977, Cicely Tyson starred as Kunta Kinte’s mother in the ground-breaking TV Mini series ROOTS.

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RACIST Tea Party Inacts Slavery Whippings & Uses Obama’s Image As The Master

Posted on September 14, 2010 by rikyrah

Apparently the  teabaggers at the Naches, WA  Sportsman’s Day parade felt it necessary to get there Kunta Kinte on, whips included.  The GOP must be real proud of these fools.  The teabaggers  had a man wearing an Obama mask, holding a sign, while whipping a white teenage boy.The … Continue reading →

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