Monthly Archives: March 2019

Breaking: Mosque shooting in Christchurch, New Zealand

Posted on March 14, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

What we know so far….. A gunman has entered the crowded Al Noor mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand at about 1.45pm local time. A second shooting has been confirmed at Linwood Masjid in Linwood, Christchurch. Multiple fatalities have been confirmed. … Continue reading →

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Families mourn Ethiopia plane crash victims

Posted on March 14, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

My heart breaks for these families. I’m so sorry. May the victims memories be a blessing. My deepest sympathy to all the families. A priest, a mother, her daughter, three grandchildren and a pilot were some of 32 Kenyan victims … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread

Posted on March 14, 2019 by rikyrah

Sly Stone Predicts The Black Panther Movie (1974) Harlem Street Scenes and Queensbridge Projects Construction 1939

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Paul Manafort sentenced to serve a total of 7.5 years in prison

Posted on March 13, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

Paul Manafort’s full sentence is seven and a half years between the two courts. It appears he will get credit for time served and for good behavior, which will likely shorten that sentence. Here’s how it breaks down: In Virginia, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread

Posted on March 13, 2019 by rikyrah

Happy HUMP Day, Everyone. Dick Gregory: Wisdom | The Two-Hour Special Ojays, because, I’m home healing, and I need this kind of music.

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Tuesday Open Thread

Posted on March 12, 2019 by rikyrah

Don’t care if folks get tired of hearing about slavery and oppression. We’re so on to this complaining about us complaining about OPPRESSION. The Heritage of Slavery (1968) w/ Fannie Lou Hamer & Lerone Bennett, Jr.

Posted in Black History, Black Lives Matter, Open Thread, Politics, Slavery | Tagged , | 87 Comments

Monday Open Thread | The Black Woman

Posted on March 11, 2019 by rikyrah

Hello Everyone. This week’s threads will feature vintage videos and articles about Black Americans.

Posted in #BlackGirlMagic, African Americans, Black History, Culture, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , | 132 Comments

Julian Castro on Reparations: ‘Why Wouldn’t You Compensate People Who Actually Were Property?’

Posted on March 10, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

Julian Castro clocked the shyt outta Bernie Sanders. Bernie just got uncovered for his bigoted racism about reparations. Notice when folks bring up reparations for black people, Bernie says that would be divisive,  what about poor white people? Poor white … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020 Elections, 2020 Presidential Campaign, Black Lives Matter, Crimes Against Humanity, Current Events, Human Rights, Open Thread, Politics, Reparations, Slavery | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 19 Comments

Sunday Open Thread

Posted on March 10, 2019 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends.

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Florida massage parlor owner sold Chinese executives access to Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Posted on March 9, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

When the news broke that New England Patriots owner Bob Kraft had been caught up in a prostitution bust involving massage parlors in Florida, everyone suspected there was more to the story. And, of course, it involves Donald Trump and … Continue reading →

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