Monthly Archives: August 2014

Photo gallery: National March on Ferguson

Posted on August 31, 2014 by SouthernGirl2
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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on August 31, 2014 by rikyrah

I hope you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends.

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Call to Action: National March on Ferguson

Posted on August 30, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

The Justice for Michael Brown Leadership Coalition will be holding a massive demonstration in Ferguson, Mo at Ground Zero on Saturday, August 30th, 10:00 am Central Time and are calling for supporters nationwide to stand with them in solidarity in … Continue reading →

Posted in Black History, Civil Rights, Current Events, Democracy, discrimination, Domestic Terrorism, Gun Violence, Hate Crime, Institutional Racism, Justice, Justice for Michael Brown, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism, US Department of Justice | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 81 Comments

Saturday Open Thread

Posted on August 30, 2014 by rikyrah

I hope you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends. Published on Aug 28, 2014 Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that’s happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, and beyond. This week, the White House honored … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Madonna Week

Posted on August 29, 2014 by rikyrah

I hope you have enjoyed this week’s music of Madonna. 1998–2002: Ray of Light, Music, and marriage to Guy Ritchie Madonna’s seventh studio album, Ray of Light, (1998) reflected this change in her perception and image.[116][117] She collaborated with then … Continue reading →

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Ferguson Open Thread | Justice for Michael Brown

Posted on August 28, 2014 by rikyrah

The eyes are still on Ferguson. People still want justice. The happenings of Ferguson have exposed the rotten underbelly of America for what it is. Groups seek a response to Ferguson that lasts By Doug Moore dmoore@post-dispatch.com Marches, protests and … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Madonna Week

Posted on August 28, 2014 by rikyrah

Hope you have enjoyed the music so far. 1992–97: Maverick Records, Sex, Erotica, Bedtime Stories, Evita, and motherhood In 1992, Madonna had a role in A League of Their Own as Mae Mordabito, a baseball player on an all-women’s team. … Continue reading →

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Audio | Senator Mitch the “Bitch” McConnell’s Plans to Shutdown the Government AGAIN

Posted on August 27, 2014 by rikyrah

“So in the House and Senate, we own the budget. So what does that mean? That means that we can pass the spending bill. And I assure you that in the spending bill, we will be pushing back against this … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | Madonna Week

Posted on August 27, 2014 by rikyrah

More of the Material Girl. 1986–91: True Blue, Who’s That Girl, Like a Prayer, and Dick Tracy In June 1986, Madonna released her third studio album, True Blue, which was inspired by and dedicated to Sean Penn.[46] Rolling Stone magazine … Continue reading →

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Who is Darren Wilson? Why Did You Shoot Michael Brown Jr. 6-11 Times? Where is the Photo of Your Orbital Fracture? Why Didn’t You Write an Incident Report?

Posted on August 26, 2014 by rikyrah

So many questions! It’s seeping out DRIP, DRIP, DRIP… even after Darren Wilson has tried to scrub his online postings. Our families can never be allowed to give these cops the benefit of the doubt, not when it comes to … Continue reading →

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