Monthly Archives: January 2018

Melvin Carter : Mayor of St. Paul Swearing In Ceremony

Posted on January 4, 2018 by rikyrah

Melvin Carter was sworn in yesterday as mayor of St. Paul, Minnesota. He becomes the first African-American mayor in the city’s 164-year history. pic.twitter.com/Wyp5Jw6GAs — Philip Lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) January 3, 2018 FYI: Meet Sharon Sayles Belton. First African-American Woman Mayor … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread

Posted on January 4, 2018 by rikyrah

2018 is the year to unleash your God-given creativity.  Who else is going to create it, but you? Today’s idea for creativity:  Schedule a group outing to a painting studio. You can research a location in your region. Here’s a … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread

Posted on January 3, 2018 by rikyrah

Happy HUMP Day, Everyone! I’m in a traveling mood, as you can see. It’s always healthy to see what this big wide world has to offer, in the way of truth, experiences, adventure, learning, and growth. Time to become PRIMARY … Continue reading →

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Dana Gresham — Doug Jones Hires African American Chief of Staff

Posted on January 2, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

Alabama Senator Doug Jones has named, Dana Gresham, the first Democrat Black Chief of Staff in the Senate. Dana Gresham is an Alabama native & former Asst. Secretary for Governmental Affairs at @USDOT Sen.-elect Doug Jones (D-Ala.) has hired former … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread

Posted on January 2, 2018 by rikyrah

Happy Tuesday, 3 Chics Family! Looking for places to travel or add to your bucket lists? I know it’s winter, but, think about going off season, just for the ADVENTURE! I’m planning to go this year.

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