Monthly Archives: April 2015

Wednesday Open Thread | You know you know the words Week: ABBA

Posted on April 15, 2015 by rikyrah

I’m part of the fandom that waited for a reunion. Today, we’re being treated to the music of ABBA. ABBA (stylized ᗅᗺᗷᗅ) was a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1972, comprising Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | You know you know the words Week: John Denver

Posted on April 14, 2015 by rikyrah

Today, we’ll be reminded of the music of John Denver. Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr. (December 31, 1943 – October 12, 1997), known professionally as John Denver, was an American singer-songwriter, actor, activist and humanitarian, whose greatest commercial success was as … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | You know you know the words Week: The Beach Boys

Posted on April 13, 2015 by rikyrah

There’s certain music where folks like me aren’t part of the ‘ target demographic’. But, when the music from the group comes on the radio.. You know all the words! Demographics be damned….music is universal. Today’s group is The Beach … Continue reading →

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Officer #MichaelSlager recorded laughing after #WalterScott execution

Posted on April 12, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

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Posted in Current Events, Department of Justice, discrimination, Gun Violence, Hate Crime, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Justice for Walter Scott | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Sunday Open Thread | Praise & Worship

Posted on April 12, 2015 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Christianity, Current Events, Gospel, Joy, Music, News, Open Thread, Politics, Praise, Spirituality, Uncategorized, Worship | Tagged , , , | 121 Comments

Video & Photos | Walter Scott’s Homegoing

Posted on April 11, 2015 by rikyrah

I will not say rest in peace, Walter Scott. There will be no peace until the system of white supremacy and fear is DISMANTLED. Patriotic: Walter Scott’s casket was wrapped in an American flag as it was rolled into Judy … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread | Country Music Week

Posted on April 11, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Brooks & Dunn was an American country music duo consisting of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn, who were both vocalists and songwriters. The duo was founded in 1990 through the suggestion of Tim DuBois. Before the foundation, both members were … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Country Music Week

Posted on April 10, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Ernest Clayton “Clay” Walker, Jr. (born August 19, 1969) is an American country music artist. He made his debut in 1993 with the single “What’s It to You“, which reached Number One on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Country Music Week

Posted on April 9, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Dixie Chicks is an American country music band which has also crossed over into other genres. The band is composed of founding members (and sisters) Martie Erwin Maguire and Emily Erwin Robison, and lead singer Natalie Maines. The band formed … Continue reading →

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Walter Scott, UNARMED, was SHOT 8 times in the back & KILLED by White cop.

Posted on April 8, 2015 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Civil Rights, Current Events, Gun Violence, Hate Crime, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Lynching, Police bruality, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism | Tagged , , , , , , | 78 Comments