Monthly Archives: October 2011

Serendipity SOUL | Monday Open Thread | Rose Royce Week!

Posted on October 17, 2011 by rikyrah

Wiki: Rose Royce is an American soul and R&B band. The group is best known for several hit singles including “Car Wash,” “I Wanna Get Next to You,” “Wishing on a Star“, “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore” and “I’m Going Down“. … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Media, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , | 86 Comments

Photos: The Dedication of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

Posted on October 16, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

Aretha Franklin Performs “Precious Lord” at MLK Memorial Dedication Stevie Wonder Performs “Happy Birthday” at MLK Memorial Dedication

Posted in Barack Obama, Civil Rights, Current Events, Democracy, FLOTUS, Good News!, History, Honor, Inspiration, Media, Michelle Obama, Open Thread, Politics, POTUS, President Obama, Tribute | Tagged , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Dedication

Posted on October 16, 2011 by rikyrah

You can watch the MLK Memorial dedication live broadcast beginning at 8 am EDT here. or on C-Span from 9-11 am.  President Obama will speak at the dedication.    

Posted in Celebrations, Civil Rights, History, Honor, Inspiration, Media, Tribute | Tagged , | 49 Comments

Sunday Open Thread

Posted on October 16, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

The Boys Choir of Harlem (also known as the Harlem Boys Choir) was a choir located in Harlem, New York City, United States. Its last performance was in 2007 and the group folded shortly thereafter due to several controversies, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrations, Current Events, Good News!, Gospel, Honor, Inspiration, Love, Music, Open Thread, Politics, Praise, Religion, Spirituality, Worship | Tagged , , , , , , | 29 Comments

Reverend Al Sharpton: The March For Jobs & Justice

Posted on October 15, 2011 by rikyrah

Come on with it, Rev. Al!

Posted in Inspiration, Jobs, Politics, President Obama | Tagged , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Saturday Open Thread

Posted on October 15, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

Can you shimmy, watusi, do the monkey, jerk, the funky broadway, the football, the shotgun, tighten up, mashed potatoes, twist, the rock, the bop, hustle, cabbabe patch, running man, mississippi slide, Texas two step? Want to learn a few steps … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Dance, Music, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , | 39 Comments

President Barack Obama and South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak address workers at General Motors Orion Assembly in Detroit, Michigan

Posted on October 14, 2011 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Barack Obama, Business, Current Events, Economics, Economy, Jobs, Media, Open Thread, Politics, POTUS, President Obama | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments

Donny “Douche Bag” Deutsch Says: Occupy Wall Street Needs A ‘Kent State’ Moment

Posted on October 14, 2011 by rikyrah

Really?!!!  Tea party repulses Donny, but there is an “adultness” to it” and Occupy Wall Street = “childlike.”  Kent State?  visuals? Let’s remind folks about the KENT STATE SHOOTINGS DONNIE.  How’s this for visuals, folks? Because Donny advocates violence against … Continue reading →

Posted in Ametia's Rant, ASSWIPE, Civil Rights, Current Events, History, Jobs, Media, Politics | Tagged , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak Addresses Congress

Posted on October 14, 2011 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Current Events, Media, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Friday Open Thread

Posted on October 14, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

Can you shimmy, watusi, do the monkey, jerk, the football, the shotgun, tighten up, mashed potatoes, twist, the rock, the bop, hustle, cabbabe patch, running man, mississippi slide, Texas two step? Want to learn a few steps of the oldies … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Dance, Music, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , | 68 Comments