Monthly Archives: November 2015

Tuesday Open Thread | Black Women on Television: Diahann Carroll as Julia & Dominique Deveraux

Posted on November 24, 2015 by rikyrah

Diahann Carroll has blessed us twice with memorable roles for Black women on television. In 1968, with Julia. And, then again, in 1984 with Dominique Deveraux on Dynasty. I wasn’t born when Julia came on, but I remember Dominique. I … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Black Women on Television: Ethel Waters & Louise Beavers as Beulah

Posted on November 23, 2015 by rikyrah

We just had winter finales of some shows, and I was thinking about the evolution of Black women on television.   The Beulah Show is an American situation-comedy series that ran on CBS Radio from 1945 to 1954, and on … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump LIED about thousands cheering in New Jersey after 9/11

Posted on November 23, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Fact-checking Donald Trump's claim about thousands cheering in New Jersey after 9/11. https://t.co/Zku8cGrVkZ pic.twitter.com/No5HCdorNi — PolitiFact (@PolitiFact) November 23, 2015

Posted in Current Events, Institutional Racism, Muslims, News, Open Thread, Politics, Racism, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

3 Chics Celebrates Rikyrah | Happy Birthday, Rikyrah!

Posted on November 22, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Please join 3 Chicspolitico in celebrating our QUEEN of BLOGGING Rikyrah! Rikyrah, here’s to another year in celebrating your loyalty, generous spirit, graciousness, intelligence and TRUTH-TELLING. Rikyrah is as loyal as they come. We met on Jack and Jill Politics … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on November 22, 2015 by rikyrah

Have a Blessed Sunday, Everyone. Ms. Lemmie Battle, ya’ll.

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Trump Incites Supporters To Attack Black Protester

Posted on November 21, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

A KKK Rally minus the white pointed hood with eyes holes. A Trump supporter is heard in the background encouraging violence yelling “beat his ass”. Shouts of white power, could be heard in audience all during speech. At a Birmingham, … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on November 21, 2015 by rikyrah

Have a great weekend with family & Friends! ICYMI

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Friday Open Thread | Macy Gray Week!

Posted on November 20, 2015 by rikyrah

Happy FRY-day! LOL alright, I’ll go sit in the naughty corner today. Just plop my black ass right down in the chair and sit there.

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Thursday Open Thread | Macy Gray Week!

Posted on November 19, 2015 by rikyrah

Happy Thursday, Everyone. Hope you’re enjoying Macy Gray this week.

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Wednesday Open Thread | Macy Gray Week!

Posted on November 18, 2015 by rikyrah

HUMP DAY, and time to CREEP with Ms Gray

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