Monthly Archives: May 2015

Sunday Open Thread | Praise & Worship

Posted on May 24, 2015 by SouthernGirl2
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Saturday Open Thread | Chaka Khan

Posted on May 23, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Chaka Khan (born Yvette Marie Stevens, March 23, 1953) is an American singer-songwriter whose career has spanned four decades, beginning in the 1970s as the frontwoman and focal point of the funk band Rufus. Often dubbed the “Queen of Funk”, … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Teena Marie

Posted on May 22, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Mary Christine Brockert (March 5, 1956 – December 26, 2010), better known by her stage name Teena Marie, was an American singer, songwriter, and producer. She was known by her childhood nickname Tina[1] before taking the stage name Teena Marie; … Continue reading →

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Video| Marilyn Mosby, State’s Attorney Announces GRAND JURY INDICTMENTof 6 Baltimore Police in Freddie Gray Murder Case

Posted on May 21, 2015 by rikyrah

Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby announced on Thursday that a grand jury has indicted all six officers involved in the arrest of 25-year-old Freddie Gray earlier this year. The six officers — Alicia White, Brian Rice, William Porter, Edward Nero, … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Jill Scott

Posted on May 21, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Jill Scott (born April 4, 1972) is an American singer, model and actress. Her 2000 debut, Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1, went platinum, and the followups Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 (2004) and The … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Prosecutors: Freddie Gray Arrest Was Illegal Before Finding Knife

Posted on May 20, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Baltimore prosecutors say Freddie Gray’s arrest was illegal before police officers found a knife on him, challenging claims by the officers’ lawyers that the arrest was proper because it was illegal for Mr. Gray to possess the knife. The statements … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Domestic Terrorism, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Justice for Freddie Gray, News, Open Thread, Politics, Racial Profiling | Tagged , , , , , , , | 17 Comments

Wednesday Open Thread | Mariah Carey

Posted on May 20, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1969 or 1970)[1] is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress. She rose to prominence after releasing her self-titled debut studio album Mariah Carey in 1990; it went multiplatinum and spawned four consecutive … Continue reading →

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Media Calling Baltimore Rioters ‘Thugs,’ But Not Waco Bikers

Posted on May 19, 2015 by rikyrah
Posted in Black Codes, Gun Violence, Justice, Media, News, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Tuesday Open Thread | Lauryn Hill

Posted on May 19, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Lauryn Hill (born May 26, 1975) is an American singer–songwriter, rapper, producer, and actress. She is best known for being a member of the Fugees and for her solo album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Raised in South Orange, New … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | India Arie

Posted on May 18, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

India Arie (born India Arie Simpson; October 3, 1975) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer.[1] She has sold over 3.3 million records in the US and 10 million worldwide. She has won four Grammy Awards from her 21 … Continue reading →

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