Monthly Archives: October 2015

Friday Open Thread | Sharecroppers History

Posted on October 9, 2015 by rikyrah

TGIF We hope you’re getting informed about sharecroppers history. Landlord, What In the Heaven Is The Matter With You?

Posted in Black Codes, Current Events, History, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Justice | Tagged , , | 61 Comments

Video | First Lady Michelle Obama Honors 2015 Class of National Student Poets Program

Posted on October 8, 2015 by rikyrah

UPDATED with full video The First Lady honors the 2015 class of the National Student Poets Program (NSPP), the nation’s highest honor for youth poets. The 2015 National Student Poets are 16-year-old Chasity Hale of Miami; 16-year-old De’John Hardges of … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Sharecroppers History

Posted on October 8, 2015 by rikyrah

Sharecropping Memories

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Wednesday Open Thread | Sharecroppers’ History

Posted on October 7, 2015 by rikyrah

Happy Hump day! We continue with SharecropperS’ history. Missouri Sharecroppers Strike of 1939

Posted in Black Codes, Black History, Black Voter Suppression, discrimination, Heritage, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Justice, Media, News, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , | 109 Comments

Tuesday Open Thread | Sharecroppers’ History

Posted on October 6, 2015 by rikyrah

Today’s feature: The March of Time- Sharecroppers in the Black Belt 1936

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Hillary Clinton 2003: “I am adamantly against illegal immigrants.”

Posted on October 5, 2015 by SouthernGirl2
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Texan mom wins fight against textbook that ‘erased’ slavery

Posted on October 5, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

A Texas mom shocked that her son’s textbook merely called African slaves “workers” is thrilled that publisher McGraw-Hill  has promised revisions. But changing a single caption is hardly enough to combat what some educational experts call a wave of ideologically-fueled … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Sharecroppers’ History

Posted on October 5, 2015 by rikyrah

Top of the week to you all. This week 3 Chics will feature the history of SHARECROPPERS. Hat tip: SruggleforProgress Lest We Forget: The Lost Stories of Southern Sharecroppers (Full Documentary) ICYMI

Posted in Black Codes, Black History, Black Voters, Current Events, Freedom, Heritage, History, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Jobs, Justice, Media, News, Open Thread, Politics, Vice President Joe Biden | Tagged , , , , , | 80 Comments

Sunday Open Thread

Posted on October 4, 2015 by rikyrah

Good Morning. Hope you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends.

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Happy Anniversary to the First Couple

Posted on October 3, 2015 by rikyrah

23 years ago, Barack Obama and Michelle Robinson were joined in marriage. And, the country has benefited from that union. Happy Anniversary, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.    

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