Monthly Archives: August 2015

Wednesday Open Thread | #Ferguson: Activists Challenge State Of Emergency

Posted on August 12, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

After authorities declared a state of emergency in St. Louis County Monday, activists asked: Which emergency? Activists with Hands Up United, a project administered by a non-profit organization called Environmentalism Through Inspiration and Non-Violent Action, launched a hashtag campaign on … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | #Ferguson police arrested a 12 year old girl

Posted on August 11, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Just when you thought #Ferguson police couldn’t go any lower, they pull this ISH! White supremacy don’t give a damn how old or how young you are. Protect and serve is a myth. Ferguson Police aren’t out there protecting anyone. … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Remembering #MichaelBrown

Posted on August 10, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

FERGUSON, Missouri – Hundreds of people gathered Sunday morning at the memorial of Michael Brown, an unarmed black teen who was shot dead in the middle of the street by a white police officer exactly one year ago. Teddy bears and … Continue reading →

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Michael Brown Jr. One Year Anniversay of his Death | Open Thread

Posted on August 9, 2015 by rikyrah

Please drop a link (s) to any live events you know about. Thanks! One year later, and the brutal killing of Michael Brown is still very raw and intense. Police officer Darren Wilson still roams the earth, and is in … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on August 9, 2015 by rikyrah

Have a Blessed Sunday, Everyone.

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This is the GOP|Gov. Kasich To Black Lawmaker: ‘I Don’t Need Your People’

Posted on August 8, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Jan 28th 2011 Delivering on his vision for a “new way,” Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R-OH) “is on pace to be the first governor since 1962 to have an entire Cabinet without any racial diversity.” Every one of his 22 … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread | Jill Scott Week

Posted on August 8, 2015 by rikyrah

Happy Saturday, Everyone. Hope you’re enjoying the weekend with friends & family ICYMI “The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency main” by Source. Licensed under Fair use via Wikipedia The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency is a television comedy-drama series, produced … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Jill Scott Week: Duets

Posted on August 7, 2015 by rikyrah

TGIF! Hope you’ve been enjoying Jill Scott this week.

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Thursday Open Thread | Jill Scott Week

Posted on August 6, 2015 by rikyrah

Ms Jill Scott    

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Wednesday Open Thread | Jill Scott Week

Posted on August 5, 2015 by rikyrah

Happy HUMP DAY, Everyone! We hope you are enjoying Jill Scott week! 2010–2012: Hidden Beach lawsuit, The Light of the Sun (2011), and tour[edit] Early in 2010, Scott was sued by Hidden Beach Records for leaving halfway through her six … Continue reading →

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