Monthly Archives: August 2014

Tuesday Open Thread | Madonna Week

Posted on August 26, 2014 by rikyrah

Enjoy more Madonna. 1982–85: Madonna, Like a Virgin, and marriage to Sean Penn After Madonna signed a singles deal with Sire, her debut single, “Everybody”, was released in October 1982, and the second one, “Burning Up”, in March 1983. Both … Continue reading →

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Photo gallery: Michael Brown Funeral Service

Posted on August 25, 2014 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Current Events, Gun Violence, Hate Crime, Justice, Memorial, Open Thread, Police bruality, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism, Terrorism | Tagged , , , , | 127 Comments

The Homegoing for Michael Brown

Posted on August 25, 2014 by rikyrah

Gunned down before you ever got the chance to become a man. When I look at you, I see the baby face, just like Trayvon. You still had your baby face. You never got to grow into your manly face. … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Current Events, Healing, Justice, Memorial, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism | Tagged , , , , , | 117 Comments

Monday Open Thread | Madonna Week

Posted on August 25, 2014 by rikyrah

This week we will follow the music of Madonna Louise Ciccone. Madonna Louise Ciccone[2] (/tʃɪˈkoʊneɪ/) (born August 16, 1958) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. She achieved popularity by pushing the boundaries of lyrical content in mainstream popular … Continue reading →

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Chicago’s Jackie Robinson West Little League Wins US Championship World Series!

Posted on August 24, 2014 by rikyrah

CONGRATULATIONS, JACKIE ROBINSON WEST! 3 Chics celebrates your win, fabulous sportsmanship, and most of all your successful skills and humainty. Please join us in celebrating their victory. Chicago’s 7-5 victory against Nevada Jackie Robinson West lines up to shake hands … Continue reading →

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Video Update |Kametra Barbour & 4 Children Mistakenly Pulled Over by Police at GUNPOINT

Posted on August 24, 2014 by rikyrah

Keep in mind the police were looking for a suspect who was driving a beige or tan car and waiving a gun. Kametra Barbour’s car was loaded up with small children — two of her own and two, her godchildren. … Continue reading →

Posted in Ametia's Rant, discrimination, Institutional Racism, Justice, Media, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism, Rikyrah's Rant, SG2's Rant | Tagged , , , | 17 Comments

Serendipty SOUL | Sunday Open Thread | Amazing Grace

Posted on August 24, 2014 by rikyrah

Happy Sunday, Everyone! Amazing Grace, how Sweet the SOUND.

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Saturday Open Thread | Why Can’t We Live Together?

Posted on August 23, 2014 by rikyrah

Hello Everyone! Enjoy your weekend. The many covers of the MIGHTY Anthem: WHY CAN’T WE LIVE TOGETHER

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Ferguson Open Thread | Justice for Michael Brown

Posted on August 22, 2014 by rikyrah

This is the cover of Ferguson for Time Magazine. No wonder they arrested the photographer that took this picture. Lawrence O’Donnell revealed on his show last night that there WAS NO INCIDENT REPORT WRITTEN ABOUT THE SHOOTING OF MICHAEL BROWN … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Democracy, Institutional Racism, Open Thread, Police bruality, Politics, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling | Tagged , , , , | 148 Comments