Monthly Archives: February 2019

Thursday Open Thread | Federal judge rules there is no widespread voter fraud in Texas

Posted on February 28, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

A federal judge is ordering officials in Texas to stop removing people from its voter registration rolls after declaring that the state has not seen widespread voter fraud. U.S. District Judge Fred Biery made the order in a Wednesday ruling, … Continue reading →

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5 horrifying ways enslaved African men were sexually exploited and abused by their white masters

Posted on February 28, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

Time and time again, the horrifying experiences of enslaved Africans working on plantations in the Americas and other parts of the world are told over and over. During the slave trade, which lasted for well over 400 years, Africans were … Continue reading →

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Michael Cohen’s House Oversight Testimony

Posted on February 27, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

President Trump’s administration has long been caught in a carousel of rotating congressional testimonies, and on Wednesday, it will finally be Michael Cohen’s turn to publicly take a spin. Trump’s former personal attorney will speak before the House Oversight Committee … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | Republican congressman Matt Gaetz sends apparent threat to Michael Cohen

Posted on February 27, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

WASHINGTON – One of President Donald Trump’s fiercest allies in the House of Representatives posted a tweet Tuesday that many are calling a direct threat to Michael Cohen ahead of his public testimony before Congress on Wednesday. Florida Republican Rep. … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | Dem plan to force release of Mueller Report breaks on live TV

Posted on February 26, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

As everyone is on edge over whether Bob Mueller’s findings will be released, Democrats have hatched a plan to force Mueller to testify to Congress even if the Trump DOJ is unwilling to release the Mueller report. Democrats are issuing … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Spike Lee calls on America to mobilize for the 2020 election

Posted on February 25, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

Filmmaker Spike Lee gave a short history of his ancestors’ rise from slavery to him standing on the stage at the Academy Awards, accepting an Oscar, during his speech. But it was his call for mobilization that drew loud cheers … Continue reading →

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Sunday Praise & Worship | William Murphy | You Reign

Posted on February 24, 2019 by SouthernGirl2
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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on February 23, 2019 by rikyrah

Hello, All. Enjoy your weekend with family and friends.

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Friday Open Thread

Posted on February 22, 2019 by rikyrah

TGIF, Everyone. Hope you’re enjoying this week’s music. Atlantic Starr BREAK.IT.DOWN

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Thursday Open Thread

Posted on February 21, 2019 by rikyrah

Today’s “Old School” feature artist is Larry Graham. One In a Million Just Be My Lady-Larry Graham

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