Daily Archives: July 7, 2016

Diamond Reynolds & Daughter Dae’Anna | Eliihaas: “This Video is for Me”

Posted on July 7, 2016 by rikyrah

Dae’Anna and her mommy on the Fourth of July, 2016. "It's okay mommy" "It's okay I'm right here with you" My heart hurts, this world is an ugly place #PhilandoCastile pic.twitter.com/NsQrn72XwH — WORLD STAR FANS (@WorIdStarLaugh) July 7, 2016 This … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Codes, Black Lives Matter, crime, Democracy, discrimination, Domestic Terrorism, hate, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Justice, JusticeForAltonSterling, Murder, Police bruality, Police violence, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism | Tagged , , , , , | 54 Comments

His name is Philando Castile. He was murdered by the police in Falcon Heights, Minnesota

Posted on July 7, 2016 by rikyrah

Philando Castile was stopped for a “routine ” traffic stop. AND NOW IS DEAD!! Asked for his information,  he volunteered to his murderer that he had a weapon, because he had a  permit. And yet, somehow,  even after offering that … Continue reading →

Posted in Open Thread, Police bruality, Police violence, Racial Profiling | Tagged , , , | 180 Comments

Thursday Open Thread | 2016 Tony Award Winners: Leslie Odom Jr.

Posted on July 7, 2016 by rikyrah

Today is the winner of Best Actor in a Musical: Leslie Odom Jr., for Hamilton, where he played Aaron Burr.   He did a series on Broadway.com called Aaron Burr, Sir- Backstage with Leslie Odom Jr. They are up to … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, Black History, Culture, Music, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , , | 16 Comments