Monthly Archives: July 2016

Tuesday Open Thread

Posted on July 12, 2016 by rikyrah

ALL OF THIS ALL DAY, EVERY DAY…… Go GRANNYSTANDINGFORTRUTH AM I AMERICAN My eyes are not blue My eyes are black My hair is not blond My hair is black My skin is not white My skin is black Am … Continue reading →

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Father of Dallas Shooter: ‘I Love My Son, I Hate What He Did’

Posted on July 11, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

The parents of the sniper authorities believe killed five police officers at a Black Lives Matter protest Thursday night spoke out about their son. In an interview with The Blaze, the mother and father of 25-year-old army veteran Micah Xavier … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread

Posted on July 11, 2016 by rikyrah

Hello BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE, another week out here. Let’s keep LIVING, LEARNING & LOVING. 3 Chics has not and will NOT move on. Stop police brutality and murders!

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on July 10, 2016 by rikyrah

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

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Saturday Open Thread | 2016 Tony Award Winners: Paul Tazewell

Posted on July 9, 2016 by rikyrah

Our last 2016 Tony Award Winner for this week is Paul Tazewell, who won the Tony for Best Costume Design for Hamilton.   Paul Tazewell is a Tony award winning costume designer for the theatre, dance, and opera. He received … Continue reading →

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Would YOU Want to be Treated Like Blacks?

Posted on July 8, 2016 by rikyrah

Jane Elliot confronting white folks HEAD ON. Because they are the folks that need to do this”

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The Massacre of Dallas Police Officers- The NRA Built That

Posted on July 8, 2016 by rikyrah

When I first heard about there being snipers attacking police, the image of my mind is what I grew up with in tv and movies – the sniper, perched alone, waiting for the opportunity to shoot. Then, I remembered that … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | 2016 Tony Award Winners: Cynthia Erivo

Posted on July 8, 2016 by rikyrah

Today’s Tony Winner is Cynthia Erivo, who won Best Actress in a Musical for the Color Purple, where she played Celie.  

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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 →

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