Monthly Archives: August 2011

Professor Melissa Harris Perry Nails “The Help” | Miss Ann Really Had It MADE, The Help, Not so much…

Posted on August 11, 2011 by rikyrah

“INCOHERENTLY ANGRY”  Is how Prof.  Harris-Perry described her feelings after veiwing this movie.  I haven’t seen the movie, and don’t plan to see it. If anyone is interested, here’s another story to check out: Professors writing book on history of … Continue reading →

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Serendipity SOUL | Thursday Open Thread

Posted on August 11, 2011 by rikyrah

Hope y’all are enjoying Ms. Streisand.  Happy Birthday, Nicole! :-)

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London Bridge Is Falling Down: Darcus Howe Tells Us WHY

Posted on August 10, 2011 by rikyrah

Why is London burning, and who is telling the TRUTH? Remember this old nursery rhyme? Mark Duggan killed by UK police, sparks London unrest No go, Fiona Armstrong!  Mr. Howe is not falling for the old painting the negro thuggery … Continue reading →

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Serendipity SOUL | Wednesday Open Thread

Posted on August 10, 2011 by rikyrah

Happy HUMP Day, Everyone!  Barbra Streisand Week continues with EVERGREEN.

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Michele Bachmann Really IS As CRAZY As She Appears: Would Vote “NO” On Debt Ceiling,Then Would Fight to Regain America’s Triple A Credit Rating

Posted on August 9, 2011 by rikyrah

                  UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE-SERIOUSLY? Now check out this latest asinine nonsense from Bachman: From The Hill Bachmann: Obama should call Congress back from recess By Michael O’Brien – 08/09/11 07:35 AM ET President Obama should call Congress back … Continue reading →

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President Obama Visits Dover Air Force Base

Posted on August 9, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

.@BarackObama flew to Delaware at midnight in 2009, met with families of & paid honor to the remains of 18 Americans killed in Afghanistan. pic.twitter.com/kgTYytxrXj — Scott Dworkin (@funder) October 16, 2017

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Serendipity SOUL | Tuesday Open Thread

Posted on August 9, 2011 by rikyrah

Here’s to ALL the LADIES who LUNCH!

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Monday Late Evening Extras

Posted on August 8, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

Hugh Ramopolo Masekela (born April 4, 1939) is a South African trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, composer, and singer. Masekela was born in Kwa-Guqa Township, Witbank, South Africa. He began singing and playing piano as a child. At age 14, after seeing … Continue reading →

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Video | President Obama’s Statement To The Press

Posted on August 8, 2011 by rikyrah

Update with video

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Serendipity SOUL | Monday Open Thread

Posted on August 8, 2011 by rikyrah

Happy Monday, PEOPLE!  This week, 3 Chics will feature the music of Barbara Streisand. Wiki: Barbra Joan Streisand (pronounced /ˈstraɪsænd/; born April 24, 1942) is an American singer, actress, film producer and director. She has won two Academy Awards,[1] eight Grammy … Continue reading →

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