Monthly Archives: April 2014

President Obama Speaks at a Memorial Service for Victims of the Fort Hood Shooting

Posted on April 9, 2014 by SouthernGirl2
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President Obama Speaks at Bladensburg High School

Posted on April 9, 2014 by SouthernGirl2
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Wednesday Open Thread | Native American Dance

Posted on April 9, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

The Gourd Dance is a type of Native American celebration dance and ceremony. It is believed that the dance originated with the Kiowa tribe. Gourd dances are often held to coincide with a pow-wow, although the Gourd Dance has its … Continue reading →

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Cop Pulls Gun on 5th Grade Black Boys For Building a Treehouse

Posted on April 8, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

OUTRAGE! This officer has demonstrated he has a lack of restraint and has no business being on a police force. He wants to kill and he’ll start with an 11 year old black kid. He is filled with so much rage he’s ready … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | Native American Dance

Posted on April 8, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

The sun dance is a religious ceremony practiced by a number of Native American and First Nations Peoples, primarily those of the Plains Nations. Each tribe that has some type of sun dance ceremony has their own distinct practices and … Continue reading →

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“The New Yorker” April 14, 2014 Magazine Cover

Posted on April 7, 2014 by rikyrah

HA! I’m heading for the news stand, as soon as I leave work. Wonder where “Lil Eddie Munster-Granny-starver-RYAN is in the photo.

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Monday Open Thread | Native American Dance

Posted on April 7, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Rain Dance – This ceremonial dance is performed by numerous agricultural peoples, especially in the southwest, where summers can be extremely dry. The ceremony was performed to ask the spirits or gods to send rain for the tribes ‘ crops. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on April 6, 2014 by rikyrah

Hope you’re enjoying this weekend with family and friends.

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2014 Women in the World Summit

Posted on April 5, 2014 by rikyrah

The Women in the World Summit is a 4 day Summit featuring the most powerful women in the world and celebrating their stories. Watch it live here.  Nene Sy’s interview airing RIGHT NOW! Harlem student Nene Sy interviews the First … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on April 5, 2014 by rikyrah

I hope you’re enjoying this weekend with family and friends. Published on Apr 4, 2014 This week, the President wrapped up a six day trip to Europe and Saudi Arabia, spoke on the success of the first open enrollment period … Continue reading →

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