Monthly Archives: July 2014

Sunday Open Thread | A Song for Palestine

Posted on July 27, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Song for Palestine Happy Sunday, everyone. I am so heartbroken this morning. I want to wail at seeing the suffering, destruction and loss of life of the Palestinian people. They have a human right to live, survive and thrive. Pray … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread | Best of Motown

Posted on July 26, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

The Jackson 5 (later known as the The Jacksons) are an American popular music family group from Gary, Indiana; a part of the Chicago metropolitan area. Formed in 1964 under the name The Jackson Brothers, the founding members were Jackie, … Continue reading →

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The West Bank Erupts over Bloodshed in Gaza

Posted on July 25, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Amid the ongoing Israeli assault on Gaza, the West Bank has risen. Tens of thousands of Palestinians marched with President Mahmoud Abbas’s Fatah movement from the West Bank city of Ramallah toward Jerusalem to protest Israel’s war on Hamas in … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Best of Motown

Posted on July 25, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

The Temptations are an American vocal group known for their success with Motown Records during the 1960s and 1970s. Known for their choreography, distinct harmonies, and flashy wardrobe, they were highly influential to R&B and soul music.[1] Known to always … Continue reading →

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Theodore Wafer Murder Trial |Renisha McBride| Day Two

Posted on July 24, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Opening statements were held Wednesday in the racially charged murder trial of Theodore Wafer, a white 55-year-old Detroit-area man who fired a shotgun through his screen door and into the face of 19-year-old Renisha McBride, who was banging on it. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Best of Motown

Posted on July 24, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Stevland Hardaway Morris (born May 13, 1950, as Stevland Hardaway Judkins),[1] known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American musician, singer-songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist. A child prodigy, he has become one of the most creative and loved … Continue reading →

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Theodore Wafer Murder Trial -Renisha McBride| Day One

Posted on July 23, 2014 by rikyrah

So Yahoo’s article calls Theodore Wafer a “Porch shooter.”  JUSTICE FOR RENISHA MCBRIDE!  

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Wednesday Open Thread | Best of Motown

Posted on July 23, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Marvin Gaye (April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984), born Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr.,[1] was an American singer-songwriter and musician. Gaye helped to shape the sound of Motown Records in the 1960s with a string of hits, including “How Sweet It Is … Continue reading →

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Video Updated | Rula Jebreal Palestinian Journalist vs MSNBC’s Chris Hayes

Posted on July 22, 2014 by rikyrah

ICYMI yesterday… Rula Jebreal Scolds Network for Lack of Palestinian Views – ” Disgustingly Biased ” – MSNBC Rula was asked to come back on MSNBC and face their Soldier Nerd, Chris Hayes. Now watch how Maddow, Hayes, and the … Continue reading →

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Video | Zbigniew Brzezinski says “Netanyahu ‘Not Man Enough’ to Broker Peace Deal”

Posted on July 22, 2014 by rikyrah

TRUTH! In short: Netanyahu is an IDEALOUGE who does not want PEACE. PERIOD…

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