Monthly Archives: February 2013

Attorney General Eric Holder: Investigate the LAPD and what Dorner addressed in his manifesto.

Posted on February 10, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

In light of  Christopher Dorner’s claims of the LAPD’s handling of his firing and their corruption, along with their extreme and long history of corruption and should not be allowed to reopen and do an internal investigation of Dorner’s firing. … Continue reading →

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African American History | First African-American woman, and first woman, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Posted on February 10, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and pianist. In a recording career that has spanned over half a century, Franklin’s repertoire has included gospel, jazz, blues, R&B, pop, rock and funk. Franklin is … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on February 10, 2013 by rikyrah

Today’s trailblazer is Mahalia Jackson. A Childhood in New Orleans Born in New Orleans in 1911, Mahalia Jackson grew up in a shotgun home shared by 13 people. Raised by her Aunt Duke after her mother died in 1917, economic … Continue reading →

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SEQUESTRATION: John Boehner Said “I Got 98% Of Everything I Wanted”

Posted on February 9, 2013 by rikyrah

Here we to with the next MANUFACTURED CRISIS. It’s called the SEQUESTER. Which would never have been necessary had Boehner and Co. hadn’t attempted to HOLD AMERICA HOSTAGE over the DEBT CEILING DEBACLE. Where did it come from? Budget Control … Continue reading →

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Videos | Hadiya Pendleton Funeral Service

Posted on February 9, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

Huffington Post CHICAGO — Hundreds of mourners and dignitaries including first lady Michelle Obama stood and applauded the family of a 15-year-old Chicago girl for their strength Saturday, a week and a half after her death brought national attention to … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on February 9, 2013 by rikyrah

Today’s trailblazer is Leontyne Price. Mary Violet Leontyne Price (born February 10, 1927) is an American soprano. Born and raised in the Deep South, she rose to international acclaim in the 1950s and 1960s, and was one of the first … Continue reading →

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African American History | Mae C. Jemison | 1st Black Female Astronaut

Posted on February 9, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

Mae Carol Jemison (born October 17, 1956) is an American physician and NASA astronaut. She became the first black woman to travel in space when she went into orbit aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour on September 12, 1992. After her … Continue reading →

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When The Person Going “Rogue” is a Brotha

Posted on February 8, 2013 by

Good looking brotha.  Damn, why couldn’t LAPD done right by him? I got this from my friend the Field Negro this morning.  And just like Field, I don’t like it when one of ours goes rogue. But, I guess if … Continue reading →

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African American History | Whitney Houston | The most awarded female recording artist of all time

Posted on February 8, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American recording artist, actress, producer, and model. In 2009, the Guinness World Records cited her as the most awarded female act of all time.[1] Houston was one of … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread

Posted on February 8, 2013 by rikyrah

Today’s trailblazer is Cicely Tyson. Cicely Tyson (born December 19, 1933) is an American actress. A successful stage actress, Tyson is also known for her Oscar-nominated role in the film Sounder and the television movies The Autobiography of Miss Jane … Continue reading →

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