Monthly Archives: November 2015

Freddie Gray Case | State vs Officer William Porter

Posted on November 30, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

The start of jury selection in the first Freddie Gray trial will bring a big media presence to town Monday — and major challenges for the journalists trying to cover the proceedings. The courthouse logistics are tough enough. There will … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread |Black Women on Television: Shonda Rhimes, Kerry Washington, Viola Davis

Posted on November 30, 2015 by rikyrah

You can’t talk about Black Women in Television in 2015 without talking about Shonda Rhimes, Kerry Washington, and Viola Davis. Rhimes, through her typewriter, has brought forth many interesting characters none moreso than Olivia Pope and Annalise Keating. Olivia and … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread | Black Women in Television: Phylicia Rashad as Clair Huxtable

Posted on November 29, 2015 by rikyrah

Clair Huxtable was smart, well educated, beautiful, put together, a loving wife and mother who didn’t take any mess. Simply put, I loved her. ………………….. Phylicia Rashad (born Phylicia Ayers-Allen; June 19, 1948) is an American actress, singer and stage … Continue reading →

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RIP to Cynthia Robinson of Sly & the Family Stone

Posted on November 28, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Cynthia Robinson, whose brassy, forthright trumpet lit up Sly and the Family Stone songs such as “Dance to the Music,” “Life” and “Hot Fun in the Summertime,” died Monday, the band’s publicist confirmed. She was 71. The cause of death … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread | Black Women in Television: Nichelle Nichols

Posted on November 28, 2015 by rikyrah

Nichelle Nichols brought an entire new view of Black women with her portrayal of Lieutenant Uhura. Yes, Black women would be in the future – and they would be competent, professional and a vital participant. ………………     Nichelle Nichols … Continue reading →

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Planned Parenthood Shooting

Posted on November 27, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Colorado Springs, Colorado– An active shooter was reported at the Planned Parenthood in Colorado Springs Friday morning. According to CBS Denver, Reports were first heard at 11:45 a.m. of a shooter at 3480 Centennial Boulevard. One officer was shot in … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Black Women in Television: Oprah Winfrey

Posted on November 27, 2015 by rikyrah

Cannot talk about Black women in television without mentioning Oprah Winfrey. I doubt that when she took the AM Chicago talk show gig that she could have believed that she would become OPRAH WINFREY. Oprah created an entire new book … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread: HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Posted on November 26, 2015 by rikyrah

To everyone and their families from all of us at 3CHICS: HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

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The Laquan McDonald EXECUTION by the Chicago Police Department

Posted on November 25, 2015 by rikyrah

  I will not put the video in the main post. It will be in the replies. But, make no mistake, this young man was EXECUTED. I would like to thank Liza for the hat tip to this story. My … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | Black Women in Television: Isabel Sanford & Esther Rolle

Posted on November 25, 2015 by rikyrah

You can’t talk about Black women in television in the 1970’s without talking about Weezie Jefferson and Florida Evans. Weezie Jefferson was the first time I saw a Black woman on television that a) didn’t have to work and b) … Continue reading →

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