Monthly Archives: June 2015

McKinney Texas Police Brutality | Open Thread

Posted on June 9, 2015 by rikyrah

This is the mentality of some of the white folk in McKinney. The cops deserve a’ ‘MEDAL,’ according to this woman, for abusing unarmed black teens. No doubt if this were her daughter and let’s say a Black cop had … Continue reading →

Posted in Hate Crime, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Justice, Media, News, Open Thread | Tagged , , , | 52 Comments

Tuesday Open Thread | Vehicle

Posted on June 9, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

The Ides of March are an American rock band that had a major US and minor UK hit with the song “Vehicle” in 1970. After going on hiatus in 1973, the band returned with their original line-up in 1990 and … Continue reading →

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Michael Slager (EX Police) INDICTED for the Murder of Walter Scott

Posted on June 8, 2015 by rikyrah

A grand jury in South Carolina has indicted former police officer Michael Slager for the murder of Walter Scott. In April, Slager shot Scott, an unarmed black man, eight times in the back following a routine traffic stop. The police … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Free Ride

Posted on June 8, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Edgar Holland Winter (born December 28, 1946), is an American musician. He is famous for being a multi-instrumentalist. He is a highly skilled keyboardist, saxophonist and percussionist. He often plays an instrument while simultaneously singing. He was most successful in … Continue reading →

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Video |Neighbors Called Police Because Too Many Black People Were Invited To A Pool Party

Posted on June 7, 2015 by rikyrah

POLICE TERRORIST & BRUTALITY ON FULL DISPLAY Who Is Eric Casebolt? McKinney Pool Party Police Officer Suspended After Viral Video: Reports Officer Eric Casebolt was placed on leave after a video of him arresting a teenager at a pool … … Continue reading →

Posted in Ametia's Rant, Gun Violence, Hate Crime, Jim Crow laws, Justice, Media, Police bruality, Racial Profiling, Racism | Tagged , , , | 141 Comments

Sunday Open Thread

Posted on June 7, 2015 by rikyrah

ENOUGH SAID

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Farewell to Joseph ‘Beau’ Robinetee Biden III

Posted on June 6, 2015 by rikyrah

The program for Beau Biden’s funeral pic.twitter.com/FRcoRNaeiq — Edward-Isaac Dovere (@IsaacDovere) June 6, 2015

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on June 6, 2015 by rikyrah

Have a terrific weekend, Everyone!

Posted in Media, Music, Open Thread, Politics | 59 Comments

Friday Open Thread | Music Originals & Covers Week

Posted on June 5, 2015 by rikyrah

Happy Friday. Hope you’re enjoying the music this week. Heard it Through the Grapevine Wiki:  “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” is a song written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong for Motown Records in 1966, and made famous by … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Original Music & Covers

Posted on June 4, 2015 by rikyrah

Hope you’re enjoying this trek down memory lane. CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ “California Dreamin’” is a song written by John Phillips and Michelle Phillips and first recorded by The Mamas & the Papas, released as a single in 1965. The song is … Continue reading →

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