Monthly Archives: September 2014

NAACP Ask DOJ for a Special Review of #Ferguson Police Chief Tom Jackson

Posted on September 16, 2014 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Current Events, discrimination, Gun Violence, Hate Crime, Institutional Racism, Justice, Justice for Michael Brown, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 88 Comments

St Louis County Opinions on #Ferguson: Black vs White

Posted on September 16, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

This is so disturbing! According to the survey taken, Michael Brown’s SKIN was his SIN. Unarmed, running away, surrendering doesn’t mean a DAMN thing. Whites in St Louis County says Darren Wilson was justified for shooting down Michael Brown. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Current Events, discrimination, Gun Violence, Hate Crime, Institutional Racism, Justice, Justice for Michael Brown, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 20 Comments

Tuesday Open Thread | American Musicals: Rodgers & Hammerstein Week

Posted on September 16, 2014 by rikyrah

More of Rodgers & Hammerstein. Carousel (musical) Carousel is the second musical by the team of Richard Rodgers (music) and Oscar Hammerstein II (book and lyrics). The 1945 work was adapted from Ferenc Molnár’s 1909 play Liliom, transplanting its Budapest … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Ametia!

Posted on September 15, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Please join us in celebrating Ametia’s birthday. Feel free to drop your birthday wishes, poems, or music video links, etc., in the comments section. Birthdays are happy events, Times when dreams come true. So dream a good dream (and let … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | American Musicals: Rodgers & Hammerstein Week

Posted on September 15, 2014 by rikyrah

There would be no American Musical Theater without Rodgers & Hammerstein. Richard Rodgers (1902–1979) and Oscar Hammerstein II (1895–1960) were an influential, innovative and successful American musical theatre writing team, usually referred to as Rodgers and Hammerstein. They created a … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on September 14, 2014 by rikyrah

Happy Sunday, Everyone! We conclude this Sade Week with 2 of my favorites. PEARLS BY YOUR SIDE

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Saturday Open Thread | Sade Week

Posted on September 13, 2014 by rikyrah

Happy saturday, Everyone! Enjoy your weekend with family & friends. Slave song Kiss of Life

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The Saint Louis Post-Dispatch: In the Gutter and Called Out About It

Posted on September 12, 2014 by rikyrah

We have seen many things in the killing of Michael Brown. Once again, we see an unarmed Black child being put on trial for their OWN MURDER. It has been a disgusting exercise in watching how the Media has conspired … Continue reading →

Posted in Institutional Racism, Justice for Michael Brown, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Politics | Tagged , , , | 58 Comments

Serendipity SOUL | Friday Open Thread | Sade Week!

Posted on September 12, 2014 by rikyrah

Happy Friday, Everyone! Hope you’re enjoying the fabulous Ms SADE. Here you go, Brother Tyren. No Ordinary Love

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President Obama Observes Moment Of Silence For Anniversary Of September 11th Attacks

Posted on September 11, 2014 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Barack Obama, Current Events, First Lady Michelle Obama, News, Open Thread, POTUS, President Obama, Tribute, Vice President Joe Biden | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments