Monthly Archives: August 2013

Adam Pollock Saved Zimmerman’s Life

Posted on August 23, 2013 by

(Cross posted from Blackbutterfly7.wordpress.com) George Zimmerman told Adam Pollock that he helped save his life. Adam Pollock, the 43-year-old owner of Kokopelli’s Gym in Longwood, Fla. where Zimmerman trained in grappling and boxing, was arrested March 11, 2013 and awaits … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | 1963 March on Washington Heroes: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Posted on August 23, 2013 by rikyrah

This week is the 50th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Justice and Jobs. Let’s look back at some of the heroes of the March. Today’s Hero is the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I believe most … Continue reading →

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A Colorblind Society?

Posted on August 22, 2013 by

Huffington Post reported today; “Has the U.S. achieved Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream of a colorblind society? Fewer than half of all Americans say the country has made substantial progress in the past 50 years toward racial equality, a new … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | 1963 March on Washington Heroes: Whitney Young & Roy Wilkins

Posted on August 22, 2013 by rikyrah

This week is the 50th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Justice and Jobs. Let’s look back at some of the heroes of the March. Today’s Heroes are Whitney Young & Roy Wilkins   Whitney Moore Young Jr. … Continue reading →

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Videos |Antoinette Tuff, UNARMED Heroic Measures Saved Lives & Stops Shooter Michael Brandon Hill

Posted on August 21, 2013 by rikyrah

UPDATE: President Obama calls Antoinette Tuff and thanks her for her heroic efforts. Antoinette Tuff, Bookeeper, holds off  school shooter Michael Brandon Hill from mass killings at Georgia school. Ms. Tuff is a true AMERICAN HERO, who saved the lives of … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | 1963 March on Washington Heroes: John Lewis

Posted on August 21, 2013 by rikyrah

This week is the 50th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Justice and Jobs. Let’s look back at some of the heroes of the March. Today’s Hero is John Lewis.   John Robert Lewis (born February 21, 1940) … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | 1963 March on Washington Heroes: Asa Philip Randolph

Posted on August 20, 2013 by rikyrah

This week is the 50th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Justice and Jobs. Let’s look back at some of the heroes of the March.   Today’s hero is Asa Philip Randolph.   Asa[1] Philip Randolph (April 15, … Continue reading →

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DOJ Finds That Miami Police Dept. Violates Fourth Amendment

Posted on August 19, 2013 by

(Crossed posted on Blackbutterfly7.wordpress.com) The Department of Justice conducted an investigation and found that the Miami Police Dept. (MPD) engages in a pattern or practice of excessive force with respect to firearm discharges, in violation of the Fourth Amendment to … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | 1963 March on Washington Heroes: Bayard Rustin

Posted on August 19, 2013 by rikyrah

This week is the 50th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Justice and Jobs. Let’s look back at some of the heroes of the March. Today’s Hero is Bayard Rustin.   Bayard Rustin (/ˈbaɪərd/; March 17, 1912 – … Continue reading →

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3CHICS Reviews ‘ Lee Daniels’ The Butler’

Posted on August 18, 2013 by rikyrah

I went to see The Butler, and since I know Ametia’s going to see it too, I thought we’d write our own thoughts about the movie. I really liked it. I had trepidation going into it, but came out of … Continue reading →

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