Monthly Archives: July 2016

Sunday Open Thread

Posted on July 31, 2016 by rikyrah

Good Morning. Hope you’re enjoying this weekend with family and friends.

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on July 30, 2016 by rikyrah

Good Morning. Hope you’re enjoying this weekend with family and friends. The Best Part of the Democratic National Convention was First Lady Michelle Obama’s Speech. I think it’s sort of hitting all of us is that we’re being prepared for … Continue reading →

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United Nations rep slammed US police for trampling protesters’ rights

Posted on July 29, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Amid renewed nationwide protests over police killings of black men, a representative from the United Nations toured the United States with a peculiar goal: to assess whether the exercise of freedom of assembly and association in the country conforms to … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread – Hillary Clinton Accepts the Democratic Party’s Nomination for President.

Posted on July 29, 2016 by rikyrah

Hillary Clinton became the first woman to accept the nomination for President of a Major American Political Party.

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Reverend William Barber Speaks at the Democratic National Convention

Posted on July 28, 2016 by rikyrah

Rev. Barber took DNC folks to CHURCH. Updated

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Thursday Open Thread: President Obama, Vice-President Biden And Senator Tim Kaine Speak at the Democratic National Convention

Posted on July 28, 2016 by rikyrah

The President, Vice-President and the 2016 Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee spoke at the DNC Convention last night.

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Marilyn Mosby Press Conference: Baltimore Police Killing of Freddie Gray | 3 Acquitted 3 Charges Dropped

Posted on July 27, 2016 by rikyrah

So the SYSTEM used MODERN-DAY SLAVE-CATCHER Judge Williams to punish Marilyn Mosby, for having dared bring charges against the KILLER COPS. These MOFOS have the nerve to file a fucking lawsuit against State Attorney Mosby. 3 Chics stands by you, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread: Mothers of the Movement Speak at the Democratic National Convention

Posted on July 27, 2016 by rikyrah

The Mothers of the Movement spoke at the Democratic National Convention. Meet the Mothers Of The Movement Speaking at the Democratic Convention Will Drabold @WillDrabold 5:18 PM ET Sybrina Fulton, Lesley McSpadden and other “Mothers of the Movement” will speak … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread: First Lady Michelle Obama, Senator Elizabeth Warren and Senator Bernie Sanders Speak at the DNC Convention

Posted on July 26, 2016 by rikyrah

We got the trinity of First Lady Michelle Obama, Senator Elizabeth Warren and Senator Bernie Sanders speaking at the first night of the DNC Convention.      

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Video | First Lady Michelle Obama’s 2016 DNC Speech

Posted on July 25, 2016 by rikyrah

I totally got you, FLOTUS. THE CHILDREN. I ain’t mad at you, First Lady Michelle Obama, because the Democratic Party has left us Hillary, and there is no one else you know that can Step into that White House and … Continue reading →

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