Monthly Archives: October 2016

#WalterScott Shooting: Jury selection begins for the murder trial of officer Michael Slager

Posted on October 31, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Jury selection is underway for the murder trial of former South Carolina cop Michael Slager, who shot and killed unarmed motorist Walter Scott during a traffic stop in early April 2015 in what prosecutors have alleged is murder, PEOPLE confirms. … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Lives Matter, crime, Current Events, Domestic Terrorism, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Justice for Walter Scott, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Police violence, racial hate, Racial Oppression, Racial Profiling, Racism, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 91 Comments

Jury selection begins in Officer #RayTensing murder of Sam DuBose

Posted on October 31, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

CINCINNATI — One of the most controversial and heated trials in Hamilton County history begins in earnest Monday with attorneys starting the process of questioning nearly 200 potential jurors in court. Ultimately, 12 jurors and four alternates will be chosen … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Cop’s Wife Blames Fake Robbery on Black Lives Matter

Posted on October 31, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

The wife of a police officer in Millbury, MA claimed that she was the victim of a robbery earlier this month where someone ransacked her house and stole thousands of dollars worth of jewelry.  The woman also claimed the perpetrator … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on October 30, 2016 by rikyrah

Have a Blessed Sunday, Everyone. Must see movie… ‘Moonlight’

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on October 29, 2016 by rikyrah

Hat tip: The Shade Room These young ladies killed their Halloween costumes as trophies

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Friday Open Thread

Posted on October 28, 2016 by rikyrah

Happy Friday, Everyone! TGIF

Posted in Current Events, Democracy, First Lady Michelle Obama, FLOTUS, Media, Michelle Obama, News, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , | 48 Comments

Thursday Open Thread

Posted on October 27, 2016 by rikyrah

Introducing Effie T. Brown…

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Wednesday Open Thread

Posted on October 26, 2016 by rikyrah

Happy HUMP day, Everyone. Liza: “This is what the election is about now, folks. Trump is a monster. He calls Hillary names and he is apparently guilty of sexual assault. I have vague memories of real issues being out there … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread

Posted on October 25, 2016 by rikyrah

TREASURE our TRUE FRIENDS

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St. Louis police lock up black man for spitting on the ground

Posted on October 24, 2016 by SouthernGirl2
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