Monthly Archives: June 2016

Tuesday Open Thread | Sanders’ campaign says nomination still open

Posted on June 7, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Sanders Campaign Statement Bernie Sanders’ campaign says Hillary Clinton’s nomination as the Democratic Party’s presidential pick is dependent on superdelegates who can still change their minds between now and the July convention. The campaign’s statement comes as The Associated Press … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, News, Open Thread, Politics, voters | Tagged , , , , | 133 Comments

Freddie Gray case | State vs Officer Caesar Goodson

Posted on June 6, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

The Baltimore police officer who faces the most serious charges in the death of Freddie Gray is headed to trial this week. Officer Caesar R. Goodson Jr. drove the van in which the medical examiner ruled that the 25-year-old West … Continue reading →

Posted in Baltimore, Criminal Justice, Current Events, Department of Justice, Justice, Justice for Freddie Gray, Murder, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Police violence, Protests, Racial Profiling, Racism, Violence, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 72 Comments

Monday Open Thread | Sanders hits Clinton Foundation over foreign donations

Posted on June 6, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders criticized the Clinton Foundation for accepting donations from foreign governments in an interview aired Sunday, calling it a conflict of interest. “Do I have a problem when a sitting secretary of State and a foundation … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 Elections, Corruption, Current Events, Foreign policy, Nigeria, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , , | 94 Comments

Sunday Open Thread

Posted on June 5, 2016 by rikyrah

Have a BLESSED Sunday, Everyone

Posted in African Music, Current Events, Media, Music, News, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , | 26 Comments

Saturday Open Thread

Posted on June 4, 2016 by rikyrah

Happy Saturday, Everyone. Enjoy your weekend with family & friends ICYMI West Wing Week

Posted in Current Events, Music, News, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged | 6 Comments

Muhammad Ali – “The Greatest” – Dead at the Age of 74

Posted on June 3, 2016 by rikyrah

Muhammad Ali has passed away at the age of 74.   Muhammad Ali, ‘The Greatest of All Time’, Dead at 74 by JON SCHUPPE Muhammad Ali, the silver-tongued boxer and civil rights champion who famously proclaimed himself “The Greatest” and … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, Black History, Breaking News, Civil Rights, Culture, Honor, Human Rights, Open Thread, Racism, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 124 Comments

Video | First Lady Michelle Obama Delivers 2016 The City College of New York (CCNY) Commencement Address

Posted on June 3, 2016 by rikyrah

First Lady Michelle Obama delivers the 2016 City College of New York (CCNY). This is her last commencement address as the First Lady of the United States of AMERICA. Watch the entire ceremony below. I’ll post a video with the … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Steely Dan Week

Posted on June 3, 2016 by rikyrah

Happy Friday, Everyone! Black Friday Aja

Posted in Current Events, Media, Music, News, Open Thread, Photos, Politics, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 52 Comments

Victim’s Dad Jumps Over Table to Attack The Killer in Court

Posted on June 2, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

The father of a woman killed by a convicted sex offender dove across a courtroom table to attack him Thursday, shortly after a judge sentenced the defendant to death for killing three people and wrapping their bodies in garbage bags. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Steely Dan Week

Posted on June 2, 2016 by rikyrah

More Steely Dan! Rikki Don’t Lose That Number Bodhisattva 1973 My Old School

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