Monthly Archives: October 2014

Photo Gallery| #FergusonOctober | Justice4MikeBrownRally

Posted on October 11, 2014 by SouthernGirl2
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Malala Yousafzai’s Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech

Posted on October 11, 2014 by rikyrah

17 year old Malala Yousafzai wins Nobel Peace Prize

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on October 11, 2014 by rikyrah

Good Morning, Everyone. I hope you enjoy this weekend with family and friends. Published on Oct 9, 2014 Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that’s happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, and beyond. This week, the President … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread: American Musical Theater – Stephen Sondheim Week

Posted on October 10, 2014 by rikyrah

I hope that you have enjoyed this week with Stephen Sondheim.

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Videos | Another White Cop in St. Louis, Missouri Kills Black Teenager Vonderrit Myers Jr.

Posted on October 9, 2014 by rikyrah

Vonderrit Myers Jr., pictured left with his mother and right, was shot dead by an off-duty police officer on Wednesday night. Again the media is reporting that Vonderrit is a man.  He’s 18 years old muthafuckers!  He’s somebody’s son.  SEE … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread: American Musical Theater- Stephen Sondheim Week

Posted on October 9, 2014 by rikyrah

More from Mr. Sondheim. Collaborations with Hal Prince (1970–1981)[edit] Stephen Sondheim and Hal Prince After the completion of Do I Hear a Waltz, Sondheim devoted himself to both composing and writing lyrics for a series of varied and adventurous musicals. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread: American Musical Theater – Stephen Sondheim

Posted on October 8, 2014 by rikyrah

As both composer and lyricist The first musical for which Sondheim wrote both the music and lyrics was A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. It opened in 1962 and ran 964 performances. The book, based on … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter From #Ferguson Protestors and Allies (10.7.14)

Posted on October 7, 2014 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Civil Rights, Current Events, Gun Violence, Hate Crime, Institutional Racism, Justice for Michael Brown, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 53 Comments

Tuesday Open Thread: American Musical Theater – Stephen Sondheim

Posted on October 7, 2014 by rikyrah

More from Mr. Sondheim. Early Broadway success Burt Shevelove invited Sondheim to a party, but Sondheim accidentally got there before Shevelove, and unfortunately Sondheim knew no one else at the party. He saw a familiar face, Arthur Laurents, who had … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread: American Musical Theater – Stephen Sondheim

Posted on October 6, 2014 by rikyrah

This week, we will enjoy the talent that is Stephen Sondheim. Stephen Joshua Sondheim (/ˈsɒnd.haɪm/; born March 22, 1930) is an American composer and lyricist known for his immense contributions to musical theatre for over 50 years. He is the … Continue reading →

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