Monthly Archives: February 2018

Wednesday Open Thread | They Just Don’t Quit Trying to Attack Obamacare

Posted on February 28, 2018 by rikyrah

These demons never stop trying to hurt millions of Americans. Trump Administration Proposes Obamacare-Flouting Health Plans By Benjamin Hart The Trump administration on Tuesday proposed to make available short-term health plans that don’t cover preexisting conditions, in yet another effort … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | Why Don’t Republicans Want to Ensure Election Security?

Posted on February 27, 2018 by rikyrah

Could it be that they don’t mind election interference? Ryan move to replace election agency leader stirs outcry By ERIC GELLER 02/22/2018 08:01 PM EST House Speaker Paul Ryan faced Democratic criticism Thursday after choosing not to renew the term … Continue reading →

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Black Panther Movie | WakandaForever

Posted on February 26, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

Second weekend for ‘Black Panther’ is one of the best ever. ‘The question isn’t so much if it gets to $1 billion, but how far beyond that number does it go? NEW YORK — “Black Panther” scored one of the … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | America is no longer a Nation of Immigrants? Really? Seriously?

Posted on February 26, 2018 by rikyrah

THESE PEOPLE. They are ridiculous. Outside of the Native American, and the Involuntary Immigrants from Africa… What IS America, if it’s not a Nation of Immigrants? Without IMMIGRATION, how did we build this country? Ellis Island? Statue of Liberty? What … Continue reading →

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#ParklandSchoolShooting | When the children rise up…..

Posted on February 25, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

The Soweto Uprising led by children changed the course of history for South Africa against apartheid. So will #NeverAgainMSD movement led by children will change the course of history for #GunControl in America. Cameron Kasky confronting Marco Rubio about accepting … Continue reading →

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Sunday Praise & Worship | House of Prayer

Posted on February 25, 2018 by SouthernGirl2
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Saturday Open Thread | Black Panther is a gorgeous, groundbreaking celebration of black culture

Posted on February 24, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

Marvel’s Black Panther is a cultural phenomenon, a historic box office success that’s brought in rave reviews and sparked conversation all over social media and traditional media alike. There are no signs of the excitement abating, either, as the conversation … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Lupita Nyong’o says Black Panther’s Wakanda is Africa if it had never been colonized

Posted on February 23, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

Cinematic smash hit Black Panther means many things to many people – including the film’s star Lupita Nyong’o, who said that the film’s re-imagining of Africa had the continent not been colonised is liberating. The 34-year-old appeared on The View … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Ryan Coogler breaks down Black Panther’s casino fight scene

Posted on February 22, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

After an opening weekend for the ages, it seems likely that we’ll be examining Black Panther for long time to come. However, director Ryan Coogler is getting a jump on everybody else by breaking down one of Black Panther‘s signature … Continue reading →

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Wed Open Thread | Black Panther: When the movie is LIT

Posted on February 21, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

For the culture, y’all…..Wakanda Forever! #Repost @mizzk.o・・・🗣Walking out of @blackpanther movie like… ✊🏾😂🎤: @distruction_boyz –#Omunye••@craaaiig @karajenelle @joe_brown101 @jessenia_jlv @keda_baby @dance12neptune @iamledon @chopdaily #BlackPanther #BlackPantherMovie #gwaragwara #Blackhistorymonth. pic.twitter.com/Nixk4TyLxv — DJ Fresh (Big Dawg) (@DJFreshSA) February 18, 2018

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