Monthly Archives: July 2013

Updated! ‘Justice for Trayvon’ rallies draw thousands across the country

Posted on July 20, 2013 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Civil Rights, Current Events, discrimination, Justice, News, Open Thread, Racial Profiling, Racism | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 138 Comments

‘Justice for Trayvon’ Rallies in 100 Cities

Posted on July 20, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

(ABC News)One week after a jury found George Zimmerman not guilty in the death of unarmed teen Trayvon Martin, people began to gather for rallies scheduled nationwide to press for federal civil rights charges against the former neighborhood watch leader. … Continue reading →

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Serendipity SOUL | Saturday Open Thread | Crazy Weekend!

Posted on July 20, 2013 by rikyrah

Enjoy your Lazy, Hazy, CRAZY days of Summer weekend!

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Video| President Obama Speaks to the Press on Trayvon Martin, The Zimmerman Verdict & Black America’s Reactions

Posted on July 19, 2013 by rikyrah

HERE’S WHY THEY’RE MAD. EXCERPTS: Full transcript here. President Obama just handed  Racist Americans a gift.  Take your pick ladies and gents.

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Videos | Sybrina Fulton & Tracy Martin 7-18-13 Interviews:

Posted on July 19, 2013 by rikyrah

In case you missed these interviews; they’re a MUST SEE! POLITICS NATION WITH REV AL SHARPTON CNN 360 ANDERSON COOPER TODAY SHOW WITH MATT LAUER

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Serendipity SOUL | Friday Open Thread | Annie Lennox Week!

Posted on July 19, 2013 by rikyrah

Happy Friday, Everyone. Hoped you’ve enjoyed Annie Lennox, this week’s featured artist. Waiting in Vain Queen & Annie Lennox & David Bowie – Under Pressure Take me to the River

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The Public Wants Answers, Not Excuses, From The Zimmerman Jury – Part 2

Posted on July 18, 2013 by

Part 2 – The Personal Matters In this continuing series of questions for the Zimmerman jury, we address personal matters that may have influenced their decision. 1. Had they or any of their family members been threatened with the release … Continue reading →

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Rallies for Trayvon Martin continue across the nation

Posted on July 18, 2013 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Civil Rights, Current Events, discrimination, Gun control, Justice, News, Open Thread, Racial Profiling, Racism | Tagged , , , , | 75 Comments

Serendipity SOUL | Thursday Open Thread | Annie Lennox Week!

Posted on July 18, 2013 by rikyrah

Annie Lennox week continues with: Sweet Dreams Cold

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The Public Wants Answers, Not Excuses, From The Zimmerman Jury

Posted on July 17, 2013 by

Part 1 – The Why’s It happened after the Columbine High School murders.  It happened after the Sandy Hook Elementary School murders.   It happened after the Virginia Tech massacre.    Questions.  In those cases, people did not get an opportunity to … Continue reading →

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