Daily Archives: February 21, 2012

President Obama & First Lady Michelle Obama Hosts In Performance At The White House: Red, White, & BLUES

Posted on February 21, 2012 by rikyrah

In recognition of Black History Month, The President and First Lady are hostig Blues at the White House tonight at 7:15 p.m. EDT.  Watch it live here.  The event will also air on PBS February 27.  

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Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell & Co. Wants to Party Like It’s 1869! | Advocates Laws To Probe All Up In Our Vaginas

Posted on February 21, 2012 by rikyrah

A recent Christopher Newport University/Richmond Times-Dispatch poll found 58 percent of Virginians oppose the ultrasound bill, with just 31 percent supporting it. So, the party of less government wants the authority to insert a probe into a women’s vagina.  Why … Continue reading →

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Serendipity SOUL | Tuesday Open Thread | India Arie Week!

Posted on February 21, 2012 by rikyrah

Wiki: India.Arie (born India Arie Simpson; October 3, 1975) is a Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter and record producer .[1] She has sold over 3.3 million records in the U.S. and 10 million worldwide. She has won four Grammy Awards from … Continue reading →

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African American History: Hiram Rhodes Revels

Posted on February 21, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

Hiram Rhodes Revels (September 27, 1827[1] – January 16, 1901) was the first African American to serve in the United States Senate. Because he preceded any African American in the House, he was the first African American in the U.S. … Continue reading →

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