Monthly Archives: August 2013

Juror B37 Sentenced George Zimmerman to Lessons Learned

Posted on August 7, 2013 by

Earlier, we reported that Sharlene Martin, then literary agent for Juror B37 and her husband, promoted a yet unwritten book saying, “The reader will also learn why the jurors had no option but to find Zimmerman not guilty due to … Continue reading →

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Serendipity SOUL | Wednesday Open Thread | Smokey Robinson & The Miracles Week! |

Posted on August 7, 2013 by rikyrah

Happy Wednesday, Everyone! Guess what day it is. LOL Love this commercial… Hope you’re enjoying the smooth, debonair sounds of Smokey & The Miracles. CRUSIN’ Live: Shop Around

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The 1965 Voting Rights Act: 48th Anniversary

Posted on August 6, 2013 by rikyrah

Racial Entitlement, my black ass. Voting Rights Act in Peril on 48th Anniversary? Voting Rights: The Fight Continues Today Throughout our history, Americans have fought and died for the right to vote. And while we’ve made significant progress, even today … Continue reading →

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Serendipity SOUL | Tuesday Open Thread | Smokey Robinson & The Miracles Week|

Posted on August 6, 2013 by rikyrah

More SMOKEY & THE MIRACLES! And MORE LOVE, for you TYREN.

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Serendipity SOUL | Monday Open Thread | Smokey Robinson & The Miracles Week|

Posted on August 5, 2013 by rikyrah

Happy Mun-dane folks! This week’s featured artists are Smokey Robinson & the Miracles. Wiki: The Miracles (also known as Smokey Robinson and the Miracles from 1965) were an American rhythm and blues group that was the first successful recording act … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Mr. President!!

Posted on August 4, 2013 by rikyrah

Happy Birthday to the 44th President of the United States: Barack Hussein Obama II. Wish you have a wonderful birthday and thank you for being a strong President during these difficult times.

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Sunday Open Thread | Classics Week: Mahalia Jackson

Posted on August 4, 2013 by rikyrah

Today’s Classic is Mahalia Jackson. Mahalia Jackson (/məˈheɪljə/ mə-HAYL-yə; October 26, 1911[1] – January 27, 1972) was an American gospel singer. Possessing a powerful contralto voice,[2] she was referred to as “The Queen of Gospel”. Jackson became one of the … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread | Classics Week: Cab Calloway

Posted on August 3, 2013 by rikyrah

Today’s Classic is Cab Calloway. Cabell “Cab” Calloway III (December 25, 1907 – November 18, 1994) was an African-American jazz singer and bandleader. He was strongly associated with the Cotton Club in Harlem, New York City, where he was a … Continue reading →

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George Zimmerman – A Thief Concerned With Catching Thieves

Posted on August 2, 2013 by

The Buckeye’s Firearm’s Foundation raised more than $12,000 for George Zimmerman to buy another gun and for his security otherwise.   With the Department of Justice investigating, all evidence in the state’s case has been turned over to the DOJ, including … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Classics Week: Louis Armstrong

Posted on August 2, 2013 by rikyrah

Today’s Classic is Louis Armstrong. Louis Armstrong (August 4, 1901 – July 6, 1971), nicknamed Satchmo or Pops, was an American jazz trumpeter and singer from New Orleans, Louisiana. Coming to prominence in the 1920s as an “inventive” trumpet and … Continue reading →

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