Monthly Archives: August 2016

Friday Open Thread | Black Women Making Olympic History

Posted on August 12, 2016 by SouthernGirl2
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Thursday Open Thread | New York Life fires director #CoreyMulter after his racist, violent FB message to #BlackLivesMatter activist:

Posted on August 11, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

A racist antagonizer of the Black Lives Matter movement has been fired after his words wrote a check that his a** couldn’t cash. Shanelle Matthews, director of communication with the Black Lives Matter organization, was verbally attacked on Facebook by … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, Black Lives Matter, Current Events, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, News, Open Thread, Politics, Protests, Racial Bias, racial hate, Racism, Violence, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , | 77 Comments

Wednesday Open Thread | Justice Department: Baltimore police routinely discriminated against blacks

Posted on August 10, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

(BALTIMORE) — Baltimore police officers routinely discriminate against blacks, use excessive force too often and are not adequately disciplined for misconduct, according to a harshly critical Justice Department report being issued Wednesday. The report, the culmination of a yearlong investigation … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, Baltimore, Black Lives Matter, Civil Rights, Corruption, crime, Criminal Justice, Current Events, Department of Justice, discrimination, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Justice, Justice for Freddie Gray, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Police violence, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism, Terrorism, US Department of Justice, White Supremacy | 114 Comments

Tuesday Open Thread | The man who punched Dylan Roof speaks out

Posted on August 9, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

+ Man who punched Dylan Roof speaks out for the first time after being released from jail. pic.twitter.com/ix3KhVYESH — saycheesetv.com (@SayCheese_TV) August 8, 2016

Posted in Current Events, Hate Crime, Justice, News, Open Thread, Racism | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 87 Comments

Monday Open Thread | ‎Simone Biles‬

Posted on August 8, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

#‎SimoneBiles‬ Gymnastics United States

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on August 7, 2016 by rikyrah

Have a BLESSED Sunday, Everyone. To the FIRST FAMILY, ENJOY your vacation on the Vineyard.

Posted in Current Events, First Daughters, First Lady Michelle Obama, FLOTUS, Malia Obama, Music, Open Thread, Politics, President Obama | Tagged , , , | 59 Comments

Saturday Open Thread

Posted on August 6, 2016 by rikyrah

Enjoy your weekend with family and friend! ICYMI Photo gallery here BRAZIL AUSTRALIA RUSSIA USASPAIN

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Friday Open Thread

Posted on August 5, 2016 by rikyrah

Happy Friday, Everyone ICYMI And because I love Sasha & Jordan. BTW, Jordan got voted off this week.

Posted in Arts, Current Events, Dance, Media, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , | 86 Comments

#KorrynGaines 5 yr old son: Police saw me run & shot me. They hurt my arm

Posted on August 4, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

I’m hyperventilating! The cops kicked the door in & opened fire. They saw this child running & they shot him. A 5yr old! Full Video: #KorrynGaines 5yo son's eyewitness account of Baltimore County Police shooting that killed his mother. https://t.co/oEPbiflsD4 … Continue reading →

Posted in Baltimore, Black Lives Matter, crime, Criminal Justice, Current Events, Department of Justice, Justice, Justice For Korryn Gaines, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Police violence, Racism, Terrorism, Violence, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , | 47 Comments

Happy Birthday, Mr. President!!!

Posted on August 4, 2016 by rikyrah

It is the 55th Birthday of our 44th President, Barack Hussein Obama II. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MR. PRESIDENT. Hope you have a good day. Thank you for all you’ve done for this country.  

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