Monthly Archives: September 2015

Saturday Open Thread | Whip / Nae Nae

Posted on September 5, 2015 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Current Events, Dance, Music, News, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , | 51 Comments

Black man slammed into concrete pillars and choked unconscious for trying to buy groceries at #WholeFoods

Posted on September 4, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

An armed security guard working at the Whole Foods Market in Oakland, California has been fired after he reportedly beat one customer to a bloody pulp Thursday night. The alleged violent assault began inside the store located on Bay Place … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, discrimination, Domestic Terrorism, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , | 14 Comments

Friday Open Thread | People’s Choice

Posted on September 4, 2015 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Current Events, Music, News, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , | 92 Comments

Clayborne’ s legislation aims to increase minority participation in professional services

Posted on September 3, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

In an effort to boost minority and disadvantaged businesses’ participation in state contracting, Majority Leader James Clayborne (D-Belleville) sponsored legislation that aims to generate economic activity for businesses that participate in the Minority Business Enterprise program (MBE). The new law … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, Current Events, Economics, Economy, Media, News, Open Thread | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Thursday Open Thread | Donna Summer

Posted on September 3, 2015 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Current Events, Music, News, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , | 128 Comments

Pre-trial Motions-Freddie Gray. Ms. Mosby, We Stand By You

Posted on September 2, 2015 by rikyrah

Today is the beginning of the pre-trial motions in the case of the 6 Baltimore Police Officers arrested for the murder of Freddie Gray. Since the day that Marilyn Mosby stepped out and charged these folks, SHE and her ENTIRE … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminal Justice, Justice, Justice for Freddie Gray, Open Thread, Police bruality, Politics, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism | Tagged , , , , , , , | 62 Comments

Wednesday Open Thread | Chaka Khan

Posted on September 2, 2015 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Current Events, Music, News, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , | 108 Comments

Tuesday Open Thread | Buddy Guy and Tracy Chapman

Posted on September 1, 2015 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Current Events, Music, News, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , | 92 Comments