Monthly Archives: February 2015

Monday Open Thread | John Legend & Common perform Glory

Posted on February 23, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Good morning, everyone! We’re asking for your prayers for our co-blogger Rikyrah. Our sweet Chica is in the hospital. Please pray for her. *tears* [aol-on id=518664941]

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on February 22, 2015 by rikyrah

Happy Sunday, Everyone. And no it’s not Christmas, but here in the Mini-APOLIS, it sure as heck feels like it. And so, yes, I’m going there…. LOL

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Black History | Black Brain Trust

Posted on February 21, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

The Black Cabinet was first known as the Federal Council of Negro Affairs, an informal group of African-American public policy advisors to United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt. It was supported by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. By mid-1935, there were … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread | LTD & Jeffrey Osborne Week

Posted on February 21, 2015 by rikyrah

Enjoy your weekend with family and friends. Jeffrey Osborne interviews LTD Classic

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Friday Open Thread | LTD & Jeffrey Osborne Week

Posted on February 20, 2015 by rikyrah

Happy Friday, Everyone. We hope you heard some of your favorite LTD & Jeffrey Osborne tunes, because 3 Chics tried to take it all the way. We’re Going All the way Stay With Me Tonight

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Black History | FBI investigates claim suspects in 1946 Georgia mass lynching may be alive

Posted on February 20, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

US authorities are investigating whether some of those responsible for one of the American south’s most notorious mass lynchings are still alive, in an attempt to finally bring prosecutions over the brutal unsolved killings. FBI agents have questioned a man … Continue reading →

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Black History | Elaine Race Riot Lynching Massacre

Posted on February 19, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

In 1919, tragedy struck Elaine, Arkansas. In events that were largely overlooked by the history books, whites rioted against the black population. Elaine, Arkansas, Race Riot of 1919, a riot by white mobs that resulted in the deaths of 200 … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | LTD & Jeffrey Osborne Week

Posted on February 19, 2015 by rikyrah

Have a great day, Everyone! Jeffrey Osbourne You Should Be Mine (woo woo song) Share My Love One of my all time favorites Concentrate on You

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Video | President Obama Delivers Keynote Address at Summit on Countering Violent Extremism

Posted on February 18, 2015 by rikyrah

(Photo: Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images) President Obama: “No religion is responsible for terrorism — people are responsible for violence and terrorism,” “We are NOT at war with Islam.”

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Photo Gallery: President Obama’s Early Career In Chicago

Posted on February 18, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Hat tip BuzzFeed.com

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