Monthly Archives: February 2017

AG Sessions: Justice Dept. to “pull back” on suing police depts. over violating civil rights of minorities

Posted on February 28, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Racist scum, Jeff Sessions, traded his pointed hood for a suit and tie. Taney’s law in full effect: “Blacks have no rights which the white man is bound to respect” and Jeff Sessions will make sure the lives of Blacks … Continue reading →

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Michelle Obama Hits SoulCycle

Posted on February 28, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Michelle Obama put her legs — and possibly those of her Secret Service agent — through the paces Sunday in Washington, DC. We got Michelle on her way out of SoulCycle. Looked like she had a decent workout, but check … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | The GOP Scam to Replace Obamacare

Posted on February 28, 2017 by rikyrah

The GOP Plan to replace Obamacare has been leaked: Exclusive: Leaked GOP Obamacare replacement shrinks subsidies, Medicaid expansion The replacement would be paid for by limiting tax breaks on generous health plans people get at work. By Paul Demko 02/24/17 … Continue reading →

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Photo: Kellyanne Conway kneeling on Oval Office couch

Posted on February 27, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

No class. Pure trash! Kellyanne Conway, the senior adviser to Donald Trump, has been accused of showing a lack of respect after she was photographed kneeling on a couch in the Oval Office. Ms Conway, who has courted controversy in … Continue reading →

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George W. Bush on (Fake) President Trump, Putin, Religious freedom & Immigration

Posted on February 27, 2017 by rikyrah

.@thehill When George W. Bush says “we all need answers” abt possible connections between Russian offls &trump's associates… #Impeachtrump pic.twitter.com/tyo9Dhlaa7 — The Chick Fix (@TheChickFix) February 27, 2017

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Monday Open Thread | Black Excellence at the Oscars

Posted on February 27, 2017 by rikyrah

The Oscars just happened…and there was some Black Magic.   Mahershala Ali won Best Supporting Actor for his role in Moonlight.   Viola Davis won Best Supporting Actress for her role in Fences. @THR Viola Davis: “I became an artist … Continue reading →

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In Loving Memory of Trayvon Martin

Posted on February 26, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

We honor the life of Trayvon Martin and his family. We stand in solidarity with Sybrina & Tracy Martin as they continue to fight for justice with passion and grace. Trayvon Martin was stalked and gunned down like an animal … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Lives Matter, discrimination, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Justice, Justice for Trayvon Martin, Murder, News, Open Thread, racial terror, Racism, Tribute, Violence, White Supremacy | Tagged , , | 19 Comments

Sunday Praise & Worship | John P. Kee

Posted on February 26, 2017 by SouthernGirl2
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Videos | 2017 Democratic National Committee Chair Election

Posted on February 25, 2017 by rikyrah

Moments after accepting DNC chairmanship, Tom Perez appoints Keith Ellison as deputy chair https://t.co/8xQ3jFbuUC https://t.co/ssmo8q3GRu — CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) February 25, 2017 How the election work & Who are the candidates

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Darrell Issa: Trump-Russia probe requires a special prosecutor

Posted on February 25, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) said during an interview on “Real Time With Bill Maher” on Friday night that the investigation into Russia’s ties to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and the U.S. election hacking needs a special prosecutor ― not Attorney … Continue reading →

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