Monthly Archives: June 2015

Misty Copeland Becomes First African-American Principal Dancer of the American Ballet Theater

Posted on June 30, 2015 by rikyrah

Misty Copeland Becomes First Black Principal Ballerina at American Ballet Theater Charlotte Alter @charlottealter 1:03 PM ET Updated: 1:49 PM ET First black woman promoted to principal dancer in company’s 75-year history The American Ballet Theater has promoted Misty Copeland … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | 91 Times Black Churches Have Been Violently Attacked

Posted on June 30, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

When Dylann Roof allegedly opened fire at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, last week, it was an act of terror of the kind that happens all too often in black houses of worship. Roof has … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | White supremacist: Charleston ‘a preview of coming attractions’

Posted on June 29, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Dylann Roof refers to Harold Covington’s white separatist group, the Northwest Front, in his alleged manifesto. The rightwing sci-fi writer distances himself from the shooting, but his followers speculate if his work influenced Roof’s actions One of the shadowy figures … Continue reading →

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#TearOffTheWhiteHood – President Obama wants to force KKK to name its members after church massacre

Posted on June 28, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

President Obama is keen to introduce tough new laws which will force the KKK and other extreme right-wing groups to disclose the identities of their members, Daily Mail Online can disclose. The President discussed the possibility of the new measures … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on June 28, 2015 by rikyrah

Happy Sunday, Everyone. Have a Blessed day.

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Fires in Black Churches in Four Southern States: ARSON Suspected

Posted on June 27, 2015 by rikyrah

You know what? Fuck the media & their reports on ISIS. There has been No coverage of the string of ARSON commited on Black churches. This is how some bitter, white folks are handling the push back on calling that … Continue reading →

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Bree Newsome: America, Tear Down THIS Confederate Flag!

Posted on June 27, 2015 by rikyrah

CONTEXT & AMERICA’S HYPOCRISY Ronald Reagan’s Mantra: “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down THIS WALL! America’s got a nerve, doesn’t it? Telling other countries to tear down their walls and allow freedom to reign, while BUILDING walls of discrimination, inequality, imposing racial … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, discrimination, Domestic Terrorism, Hate Crime, Healing, Heritage, History, Jim Crow laws, Justice, Media, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism, Slavery | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 35 Comments

Saturday Open Thread

Posted on June 27, 2015 by rikyrah

Happy Saturday, Everyone. Amazing Grace

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Video | President Obama Delivers the Eulogy for Reverend Clementa Pinckney

Posted on June 26, 2015 by rikyrah

Full video of President Obama’s moving tribute to Reverend Pinckney. I will replace the video with a high quality one when available. Transcript: President Obama delivers eulogy for Charleston pastor, the Rev. Clementa Pinckney President Obama delivered the following eulogy … Continue reading →

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President Obama Remarks on the Supreme Court’s Decision on Marriage Equality

Posted on June 26, 2015 by rikyrah

Notice the title is marriage equality not same-sex marriage. MARRIAGE #LoveWins. pic.twitter.com/s5aiwIsFz8 — The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 26, 2015 Not only is this week a victory for non hateful Americans, it's also a victory for all of us who … Continue reading →

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