Monthly Archives: January 2017

Roof Death Penalty Trial : #DylannRoof Wears Racist Symbols on Shoes in Court

Posted on January 9, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Dylann Roof, who was convicted in December of killing nine black parishoners in Charleston’s Emanuel AME Church in 2015, has been wearing shoes adorned with racist symbols to court as recently as Monday. Roof, who is representing himself in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Lives Matter, crime, Criminal Justice, Current Events, Department of Justice, Domestic Terrorism, Hate Crime, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, JusticeForEmanuel 9, Murder, News, Open Thread, racial hate, racial terror, Racism, Violence, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 78 Comments

Monday Open Thread | Old School Music That Make You Wanna Jump

Posted on January 9, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Veronica “Randy” Crawford (born February 18, 1952, Macon, Georgia) is an American jazz and R&B singer. She has been more successful in Europe than in the United States, where she has not entered the Billboard Hot 100 as a solo … Continue reading →

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An actual “literacy test” given to black voters by the state of Louisiana in the 1960s

Posted on January 8, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Take The Challenge: Would You Have Been Able To Pass The Literacy Test Given To Black Voters In The 1960s? Below are scans of an actual “literacy test” given to black voters by the state of Louisiana in the 1960s. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on January 8, 2017 by rikyrah

Happy Sunday, Everyone. Wishing you all a Blessed day.🙏🏾🙏🏾

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on January 7, 2017 by rikyrah

Hello Everyone. Hope you’re enjoying the weekend with friends and family. Today, we’re going into the archives and pulled out a few of President Obama’s speeches.

Posted in Civil Rights, Current Events, Democracy, Ferguson, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Media, Open Thread, Politics, POTUS, President Obama, Racism | Tagged , | 26 Comments

First Lady Michelle Obama Final Speech as First Lady

Posted on January 6, 2017 by rikyrah

‘Being Your First Lady Has Been the Greatest Honor of My Life’ First Lady Michelle Obama delivers her final speech, as FIRST LADY at the 2017 School Counselor of the Year. WATCH LIVE: First lady Michelle Obama gives final remarks … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread

Posted on January 6, 2017 by rikyrah

TGIF! I thought we’d play a few oldies but goodies–CLASSICS that calls out the deceit, lies, and immoral consciousness.

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Moving Forward: Taking the Fight to Save Obamacare

Posted on January 5, 2017 by rikyrah

In case you missed it, had a reply yesterday from Washington Monthly… the GOP has their Frank Luntz-approved language.. The GOP isn’t trying to REPEAL Obamacare… They’re trying to ‘ RESCUE’ Obamacare… RESCUE…like they’re phucking heroes. Heroes about to take … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread

Posted on January 5, 2017 by rikyrah

ICYMI

Posted in Current Events, Honor, Media, Open Thread, Politics, POTUS, President Obama, Vice President Joe Biden | Tagged , | 80 Comments

Wednesday Open Thread | Minnesota Travel & Tourism

Posted on January 4, 2017 by rikyrah

Hello 3 Chics Family. Happy HUMP Day! Today’s feature is The North Shore Lake Superior was settled by Native Americans about 8000 BC when the Wisconsin Glaciers began to retreat. By 500 BC the Laurel people had established settlements in … Continue reading →

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