Daily Archives: August 4, 2015

Al Jazeera America: Michael Brown’s mom responds to New Yorker article

Posted on August 4, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Al Jazeera America’s Tony Harris went to St. Louis and sat down with Lesley McSpadden, mother of Michael Brown. The interview airs on Al Jazeera America tomorrow night at 7pm ET/4pm PT. Find Al Jazeera America in your area on … Continue reading →

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#SandraBland’s Family sues DPS trooper who arrested her

Posted on August 4, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

The mother of Sandra Bland filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against the Texas Department of Public Safety trooper and several others she deems responsible for the death of her 28-year-old daughter at the Waller County Jail in mid-July. Geneva Reed-Veal … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Mr. President!!!

Posted on August 4, 2015 by rikyrah

Happy Birthday to President Barack Hussein Obama II. Thank you, Mr. President. Hope you have a good day.  

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Tuesday Open Thread | Jill Scott Week

Posted on August 4, 2015 by rikyrah

More Jill Scott! Music career 2000–2009: Words and Sounds albums (2000, 2004 and 2007) Scott performing in Hamburg, Germany in 2000 Scott began her performing career as a spoken word artist, appearing at live poetry readings to perform her work. … Continue reading →

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