Monthly Archives: November 2014

Tuesday Open Thread: Whitney Houston Week

Posted on November 18, 2014 by rikyrah

More from Whitney Houston. 1985–86: Rise to international prominence With production from Michael Masser, Kashif, Jermaine Jackson, and Narada Michael Walden, Houston’s debut album Whitney Houston was released in February 1985. Rolling Stone magazine praised Houston, calling her “one of … Continue reading →

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Gov Jay Nixon activates the MO National Guard to #Ferguson in the event of unrest

Posted on November 17, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

I am so distressed. Governor Jay Nixon activates the MO National Guard and issues A State of Emergency based on what he THINKS black people may do at the announcement of the Darren Wilson Ferguson Grand Jury decision. OMFG! Preconceived notions!!! How … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread: Whitney Houston Week

Posted on November 17, 2014 by rikyrah

This week will be dedicated to The Voice: Whitney Elizabeth Houston. I still can’t believe she’s gone. Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American singer, actress, producer, and model. In 2009, Guinness World Records … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on November 16, 2014 by rikyrah

Happy Sunday, Everyone. AMERICA’S FIRST FAMILY And our First Grandma, Marian Robinson Our First Dogs, Sunny & BO

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on November 15, 2014 by rikyrah

Happy SAturday, Everyone. Enjoy your weekend with family and friends!

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Is this video of Darren Wilson?

Posted on November 14, 2014 by SouthernGirl2
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Friday Open Thread | Toni Morrison Week

Posted on November 14, 2014 by rikyrah

Hapyy Friday, Everyone.

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Thursday Open Thread | Toni Morrison Week

Posted on November 13, 2014 by rikyrah

Hapy Thursday, Everyone! Hope you’re enjoying Toni Morrison week! Today’s featured novel…. Beloved is a novel by the American writer Toni Morrison. Set after the American Civil War (1861–1865), it is inspired by the story of an African-American slave, Margaret … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | Toni Morrison Week

Posted on November 12, 2014 by rikyrah

Happy HUMP day, Everyone! Today’s novel…. SULA Plot summary[edit] The Bottom is a mostly black neighborhood in Ohio. A good white farmer promised freedom and a piece of Bottom land to his slave if he would perform some very difficult … Continue reading →

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Governor Jay Nixon: Nat Turner “UpRisings” will not be tolerated if that cop gets away with killing an unarmed kid

Posted on November 11, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

WTF was this press conference for? Was it to tell the world and white resident police are getting ready to kill American citizens for protesting an injustice? Jay Nixon gave a press conference to calm white residents fears to insure them they will be … Continue reading →

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