Monthly Archives: July 2016

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 →

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The Police Killing of Alton Sterling

Posted on July 6, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Warning. Very Disturbing. The family of a black man shot multiple times by police during a confrontation at a Louisiana convenience store called for an independent investigation and officials to resign in the wake of cellphone video showing the chilling … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Lives Matter, Criminal Justice, Current Events, Department of Justice, Domestic Terrorism, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, JusticeForAltonSterling, Lynching, Murder, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Police violence, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 139 Comments

Wednesday Open Thread | 2016 Tony Award Winners: Daveed Diggs

Posted on July 6, 2016 by rikyrah

Today is the winner of Featured Actor in a Musical: Daveed Diggs for Hamilton, where he played both Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson.  

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Tuesday Open Thread | 2016 Tony Award Winners: Renee Elise Goldsberry

Posted on July 5, 2016 by rikyrah

This week I thought we’d look at some 2016 Tony Award Winners. Today is the winner of Featured Actress in a Musical: Renee Elise Goldsberry for Hamilton where she played Angelica Schuyler Church.  

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Happy 18th Birthday, First Daughter Malia Ann Obama

Posted on July 4, 2016 by rikyrah

Happy 18th Birthday to First Daughter Malia Ann Obama. You have grown into a lovely young woman right before our eyes. Good luck on all your future endeavors.  

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Monday Open Thread | Happy 4th of July

Posted on July 4, 2016 by rikyrah

Happy Fourth of July. Woman awes internet with national anthem at Lincoln Memorial: Jun. 29, 2016 11:43 AM EDT WASHINGTON (AP) — A Florida woman’s rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the Lincoln Memorial led to a burst of applause … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread | Praise & Worship

Posted on July 3, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

O, Magnify The Lord With Me….

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Saturday Open Thread | Back Lash After Bill Clinton, Attorney General Meet

Posted on July 2, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Bill Clinton's meeting with Loretta Lynch creates headaches for Hillary Clinton's campaign: https://t.co/gtzd2bS9Dh https://t.co/MGmwNTYprJ — The Situation Room (@CNNSitRoom) June 30, 2016

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Friday Open Thread | Living For The Weekend

Posted on July 1, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Good morning, everyone! Have a fun filled & safe July 4th weekend. But as soon as Friday rolls around I lay all my weekly burdens down I put on my glad rags And paint the town, Living for the weekend… … Continue reading →

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