Daily Archives: November 21, 2016

The Nightmare Begins: Senator Sessions for Attorney General?

Posted on November 21, 2016 by rikyrah

I have always had an interest in historical fiction. I especially like reading fiction about Black people during the Civil War and Reconstruction. Putting myself in their shoes – these people, who had just been freed from slavery, believing that … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 Elections, Civil Rights, Criminal Justice, Justice, Open Thread, Politics, Racial Bias, Racial Oppression, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act | Tagged , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Police soak up to 400 #StandingRock protesters with water cannons in freezing temperatures

Posted on November 21, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

For the love of God! Will someone do something to stop the horrendous abuse of Native people? How can those in power allow this to happen? Who uses water cannons on unarmed protesters in the freezing cold except rabid mad … Continue reading →

Posted in Crimes Against Humanity, Current Events, Department of Justice, Domestic Terrorism, First Nations, Human Rights, Indigenous People, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Native Americans, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Police violence, Protests, Racial Oppression, racial terror, Racism, Violence, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Monday Open Thread | 9 Differences Between a Black & White Thanksgiving Dinner

Posted on November 21, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Hat tip: Black America Web.com White people tend to keep dinners to immediate family while black families have everyone and their mama there.

Posted in African Americans, Current Events, Food, News, Open Thread, Politics, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 39 Comments