Monthly Archives: February 2016

Why America needs a slavery museum: “The history of this country is rooted in slavery”

Posted on February 15, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Hat tip: The Atlantic The Whitney Plantation near Wallace, Louisiana, is the first and only U.S. museum and memorial to slavery. While other museums may include slavery in their exhibits, the Whitney Plantation is the first of its kind to … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Jimi Hendrix Week

Posted on February 15, 2016 by rikyrah

Hello 3 Chics family! This week’s featured artist is the incomparable Mr. Jimi Hendrix. James Marshall Hendrix November 27th, 1942 – September 18, 1970 Widely recognized as one of the most creative and influential musicians of the 20th century, Jimi … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on February 14, 2016 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends.

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on February 13, 2016 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope you enjoy this weekend with family and friends.

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Black People Have the Right to Bring Receipts

Posted on February 12, 2016 by rikyrah

I’ve been going around my usual rounds in the blogs that I like, and I’m tired of people acting like Black people don’t have THE RIGHT to bring receipts. That somehow, we’re supposed to go around like blind sheep, without … Continue reading →

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Hillary’s Hypocrisy: Clinging to Obama After Her Racist Dog Whistles in 2008

Posted on February 12, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

New York City, NY — In the aftermath of the Pennsylvania Democratic primary [won narrowly by Hillary Clinton] — a race in which Clinton had a 20-point lead only a few months ago — the racism and hypocrisy of the … Continue reading →

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Video |Democratic Presidential Debate in Wisconsin |Clinton-Sanders |

Posted on February 12, 2016 by rikyrah

ICYMI Clinton's face when Sanders said, "One of us ran against Barack Obama. I was not that candidate." pic.twitter.com/2Eo3TJD2T3 — Hunter Schwarz (@hunterschwarz) February 12, 2016 EXCERPTS

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Friday Open Thread | Earth, Wind and Fire Week

Posted on February 12, 2016 by rikyrah

I hope that you’ve enjoyed this week’s tribute to Maurice White and the group he built that will touch music forever: Earth, Wind & Fire. What struck me when doing research about Mr. White is that he was MUSICIAN, first … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Earth, Wind and Fire Week

Posted on February 11, 2016 by rikyrah

Of course, Earth, Wind & Fire have achieved many accolades…including being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  

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Wednesday Open Thread | Earth, Wind and Fire Week

Posted on February 10, 2016 by rikyrah

Part of loving Earth, Wind & Fire…was their album covers…they always made a statement.  

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