Monthly Archives: November 2016

Saturday Open Thread | Army Corps issues eviction notice to #StandingRock protest camp

Posted on November 26, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

The madness of white supremacy but the Native people are not going quietly into that goodnight. THIS WILL NOT END WELL. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a letter Friday announcing its plan to close land that has been … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | President Obama’s Cute Nephews Join Him For His Last Turkey Pardon

Posted on November 25, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Prior to the Thanksgiving holiday, Barack Obama participated in his final turkey pardon as our president, and much to the dismay of his daughters, he is promising to continue the festive tradition as a private citizen. During the annual tradition, … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 24, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Our Father in Heaven, We give thanks for the pleasure Of gathering together for this occasion. We give thanks for this food. 3ChicsPolitico wishes all of our commenters, readers, followers, friends and guests a very Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy family, good … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies

Posted on November 23, 2016 by SouthernGirl2
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Tuesday Open Thread | Charlie Brown Thanksgiving | Little Birdie

Posted on November 22, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

I absolutely love this. I was cheering for Snoopy to beat up that mean old chair.

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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 →

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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.

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on November 20, 2016 by rikyrah

Have a Blessed Sunday, Everyone.

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on November 19, 2016 by rikyrah

Have a safe, fun weekend, Everyone. ICYMI

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