Monthly Archives: March 2015

#Ferguson Police Chief Resigns

Posted on March 11, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Ferguson Police Chief Thomas Jackson, one of the city’s most public faces in the aftermath of teenager Michael Brown’s killing in August, plans to resign from office in the wake of a blistering Justice Department report … Continue reading →

Posted in Corruption, Current Events, Department of Justice, discrimination, Domestic Terrorism, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, News, Police bruality, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 65 Comments

Joe Scarborough & Crew Blame Rappers for Oklahoma University SAE Frat’s Racist Chants

Posted on March 11, 2015 by rikyrah

Let’s get right to it, shall we. Joey Scar and his MSNBC cohorts set the tone for the news cycle. They have 3 fucking hours each morning, from 6 a.m.-9 a.m. ET to spew their brand of racist dog whistling, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread |Cicely Tyson Week

Posted on March 11, 2015 by rikyrah

Happy Hump day! Hope you’re enjoying Cicely Tyson week. Now let’s get to the ROOTS! In 1977, Cicely Tyson starred as Kunta Kinte’s mother in the ground-breaking TV Mini series ROOTS.

Posted in Arts, Civil Rights, Culture, Current Events, discrimination, Heritage, History, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Justice, Media, Movies, News, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , | 71 Comments

Tuesday Open Thread | Cicely Tyson Week

Posted on March 10, 2015 by rikyrah

More Cicely! Today we look at Ms tyson and the movie The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman. Realistic Fiction Novel The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman is a 1971 novel by Ernest J. Gaines. The story depicts the struggles ofAfrican … Continue reading →

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VP Joe Biden unleashes a scathing attack against GOP over Iran nuclear talks

Posted on March 10, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

“In thirty-six years in the United States Senate, I cannot recall another instance in which senators wrote directly to advise another country – much less a longtime foreign adversary – that the President does not have the constitutional authority to … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Diplomacy, News, Open Thread, POTUS, President Obama, Vice President Joe Biden | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 46 Comments

Where are the Arrests for Ferguson Law Enforcement & Government Leaders for RACKETEERING & EXTORTION?

Posted on March 9, 2015 by rikyrah

The UNITED STATES Department of Justice shared its investigative report on the town of Ferguson last week. Folks RESIGNING and any FIRINGS is NOT good enough, nor is it JUST! It sends a message that their actions are still acceptable, … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Codes, Civil Rights, Corruption, Current Events, Department of Justice, discrimination, Domestic Terrorism, Hate Crime, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Justice, Media, Police bruality, Protests, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism | Tagged , , | 16 Comments

Monday Open Thread | Cicely Tyson Week

Posted on March 9, 2015 by rikyrah

Happy Monday, Everyone! This week’s featured artist is the incomparable Ms. Cicely Tyson. Her career and life spans for 8 decades. We’ll explore her work as an actress and her ground-breaking work in TV and film. Cicely L. Tyson (born … Continue reading →

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Freedom Rider Bernard Lafayette shuts down Ferguson protesters from disrupting President Obama’s speech

Posted on March 9, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

SELMA – Civil rights leader Bernard Lafayette was listening intently to President Barack Obama’s speech in Selma on Saturday afternoon when he began to hear what sounded like a drum beat and chants of “We want change, we want change.” … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on March 8, 2015 by rikyrah

I hope you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends.

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Selma 50th Anniversary

Posted on March 7, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Legislation removed barriers that had prevented black people from voting. Millions joined voting rolls across the country, and thousands went on to win elections to offices in city halls, state legislatures, Congress, and, eventually, the White House. Rep. John Lewis, … Continue reading →

Posted in Black History, Celebrations, Civil Rights, Current Events, Democracy, discrimination, Domestic Terrorism, History, Human Rights, Jim Crow laws, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Politics, Racism, Voting Rights Act | Tagged , , , , , , , | 157 Comments