Monthly Archives: April 2015

The Baltimore Police Department’s Report is in & So is the Doctor : Freddie Gray Couldn’t Sever His Own Spine So Says Dr. David Samadi

Posted on April 30, 2015 by rikyrah

BPD REPORT: UPDATE: Law enforcement sources say Freddie Gray suffered head injury in police transport van By Brad Bell April 30, 2015 – 02:36 pm-Updated: April 30, 2015 – 04:32 pm BALTIMORE, Md. (WJLA) — An investigation into the death … Continue reading →

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Why is America Celebrating the Beating of a BLACK Child?

Posted on April 30, 2015 by rikyrah

My thoughts? I am a MOTHER, I have 2 daughters and one grandson. It would always come down to their SURVIVAL. Souls’ basic need is to survive under any circumstance. So I totally get why Tonya Graham did what she … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Midnight Soul

Posted on April 30, 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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Baltimore Awaits Police Report on Freddie Gray | Open Thread

Posted on April 29, 2015 by rikyrah

Post away! DINA RUDICK/GLOBE STAFF Demonstrators expressed solidarity with those in Baltimore protesting the death of Freddie Gray.

Posted in discrimination, Domestic Terrorism, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Justice for Freddie Gray, Police bruality, Protests, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling | Tagged , , , , , | 121 Comments

President Obama Needs to Apologize for Calling Baltimore’s Oppressed Teens “THUGS”

Posted on April 29, 2015 by rikyrah

I want to be crystal clear here. I do not condone criminal behaviors or violence. Nor do I condone hypocrisy, double standards, and the unjust, unequal administration of our nation’s laws. Wall Street criminals, who rob and loot and bad … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | Midnight Soul

Posted on April 29, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Michael Eugene Archer[1][2][3] (born February 11, 1974), better known by his stage name D’Angelo (pronounced dee-Angelo), is an American R&B and neo soul singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. D’Angelo was born Michael Eugene Archer, in Richmond, Virginia on February 11, … Continue reading →

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President Obama Statement On #BaltimoreUpRising

Posted on April 28, 2015 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Barack Obama, Current Events, Department of Justice, discrimination, Gun Violence, Hate Crime, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Justice for Freddie Gray, News, Open Thread, POTUS, President Obama, Racial Profiling, Racism | Tagged , , , , , | 65 Comments

Some truth from Baltimore

Posted on April 28, 2015 by rikyrah

Ametia asked me to front page this. I hope this works. NEEDS TO BE TELEVISED 💯 THE REALIST SHIT I'VE SEEN TODAY pic.twitter.com/5hvUGyLRct” — Nigerian_Hooper#⃣5⃣ (@sammyROLLSTRONG) April 28, 2015

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Tuesday Open Thread | Midnight Soul

Posted on April 28, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

TLC is an American girl group whose repertoire spans R&B, hip hop,pop,[1][2] funk and new jack swing. TLC originally comprised singer Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, rapper Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes (until her death in 2002) and singer Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas. The … Continue reading →

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Baltimore YOUTH Terrorized by Cops | Stop Killing Black Americans!

Posted on April 27, 2015 by rikyrah

On the day of Freddie Gray’s funeral, the citizens of Baltimore, especially the community where Freddie lives are not going quietly into that good ole boys in blue night. Shutting down transit, preventing our children from leaving school, throwing bricks, … Continue reading →

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