Monthly Archives: May 2016

Tuesday Open Thread |Just Because I Love Them: Patti LaBelle

Posted on May 24, 2016 by rikyrah

Today, we love Patti LaBelle.

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Freddie Gray case | State vs Officer Edward Nero | Not Guilty

Posted on May 23, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Officer Edward Nero trial: Freddie Gray case live coverage Live Judge Barry G. Williams is scheduled to issue a ruling Monday in the case of Officer Edward Nero, one of six Baltimore police officers charged in the arrest and death … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread |Just Because I Love Them: Gladys Knight

Posted on May 23, 2016 by rikyrah

I couldn’t think of a theme for this week. So, I’m gonna give you a week of women that I simply love. Today is Gladys Knight.    

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Sunday Open Thread | Praise & Worship | Jonathan Butler

Posted on May 22, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Jonathan Butler (born October 10, 1961, Athlone, Cape Town, South Africa) is a singer-songwriter and guitarist. His music is often classified as R&B, jazz fusion or worship music. Born and raised in Cape Town during Apartheid, Butler started singing and … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread | Native American Week

Posted on May 21, 2016 by SouthernGirl2
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Friday Open Thread | Native American Week

Posted on May 20, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Sapulpa High School Says “Yes” to Native Moccasins at Graduation A Sapulpa Oklahoma High School that initially refused to allow Native American graduating senior Liseanne Yazzie to wear traditional moccasins to her graduation ceremony has changed its stance and will … Continue reading →

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Freddie Gray case | State vs Officer Edward Nero | Day 6

Posted on May 19, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Freddie Gray case: Verdict expected Monday after closing arguments Thursday in Officer Nero trial Baltimore Police Officer Edward Nero chose not take the stand as testimony in his trial concluded Wednesday, and Circuit Judge Barry Williams said he planned to … Continue reading →

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President Buhari Receives Rescued #Chibokgirl, Amina Ali, At The Presidential Villa

Posted on May 19, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Hat tip Alasholuyi Blog President Buhari received Amina Ali, one of the rescued abducted 219 Chibok Schoolgirls, at the State House earlier today, May 19. The rescued girl who nurses a four month old baby was led into the Villa … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Native American Week

Posted on May 19, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Advocates’ hopes high for Native American women hotline WASHINGTON – Rape and domestic violence against Native American women have reached “epidemic proportions,” but the hotlines that could help are often unprepared for the unique cultural needs of tribal … Continue reading →

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Freddie Gray case | State vs Officer Edward Nero | Day 5

Posted on May 18, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Officer Edward Nero trial day 5: What you need to know At the conclusion of Tuesday’s proceedings, Circuit Judge Barry G. Williams said the defense would conclude its case Wednesday morning and that both sides would give closing arguments Thursday … Continue reading →

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