Daily Archives: February 28, 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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