Monthly Archives: March 2015

Sunday Open Thread | Praise & Worship

Posted on March 22, 2015 by SouthernGirl2
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The John Birch Society started the ‘Support Your Local Police’

Posted on March 21, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

The John Birch Society opposed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, claiming it violated the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution and overstepped individual ‘states rights’ to enact laws regarding civil rights.

Posted in Civil Rights, Current Events, Democracy, Department of Justice, discrimination, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Racism | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Saturday Open Thread |Quiet Storm Week

Posted on March 21, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds (born April 10, 1959) is an American R&B musician, singer–songwriter and record producer. He has written and produced over 26 No. 1 R&B hits throughout his career. He has won 11 Grammy Awards. Edmonds was born on … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread |Quiet Storm Week

Posted on March 20, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Known as the “King of Motown,” Smokey Robinson founded the R&B group The Miracles, which delivered 37 Top 40 hits for Motown Records. Born in Detroit, Michigan, on February 19, 1940, Smokey Robinson is second to only Berry Gordy in … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread |Quiet Storm Week

Posted on March 19, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Baker joined the group in 1975 and the group toured relentlessly until securing a deal with Ariola Records in 1979. The group’s first album, Chapter 8, was released that year and featured the singles “Ready for Your Love“, a duet … Continue reading →

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“Loretta Lynch…is asked to sit in the back of the bus…” So Says Illinois Senator Dick Durbin

Posted on March 18, 2015 by rikyrah

It’s been over 130 days since President Obama announced nominated Loretta Lynch as the next Attorney General of the United States. And no vote, which means the GRAND OBSTRUCTIONIST PARTY is doing what they promised to do…OBSTRUCT! Senator Durbin: “Loretta … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread |Quiet Storm Week

Posted on March 18, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Anita Denise Baker (born January 26, 1958 is an American singer-songwriter. Starting her career in the late-1970s with the funk band Chapter 8, Baker eventually released her first solo album, The Songstress, in 1983. In 1986, she rose to stardom … Continue reading →

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Scott Walker Unravels Before 7 Year Old Aaron Stark With Gibberish on Climate Change

Posted on March 17, 2015 by rikyrah

No! Scott Walker is not SMARTER than a Second Grader. 7 year old Aaron Stark asks Governor Scott Walker 2 questions: Aaron: 1. If you were President, what would you do about climate change? Governor Scot Walker: Aaron: 2. Do … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread |Quiet Storm Week

Posted on March 17, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Kool & The Gang has sold over 70 million albums worldwide and influenced the music of three generations. Thanks to songs like Celebration, Cherish, Jungle Boogie, Summer Madness and Open Sesame, they’ve earned two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, … Continue reading →

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#Ferguson town leadership was running a multi million dollar racketeering & extortion scheme

Posted on March 16, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Where are the arrest warrants for those involved in the shake down of poor black people in #Ferguson Missouri?   In a city with a population of 21,000 people, 16,000 have outstanding warrants.  Nearly everyone was criminalize. The police and courts … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Codes, Corruption, Current Events, Department of Justice, Domestic Terrorism, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Justice for Michael Brown, News, Police bruality, Protests, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism | Tagged , , , , , | 30 Comments