Monthly Archives: April 2019

Why Are They Ignoring Julian Castro?

Posted on April 7, 2019 by rikyrah

If you are a Democratic Party voter, and you are interested in finding out about the candidates running for your party’s nomination and you say to yourself… “But, I thought that a Latino was running? Am I wrong?” No, you … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020 Elections, 2020 Presidential Campaign, Open Thread, Politics, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 15 Comments

Kirstjen Nielsen need to be taken to The Hague

Posted on April 7, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen has resigned but she should be taken to The Hague and prosecuted for crimes against humanity. Little kids locked in cages like dogs, separated from their parents, molested, living in horrible conditions, some died, little babies … Continue reading →

Posted in Child Trafficking, Crimes Against Humanity, Current Events, ICEgov, Immigration, Immigration Reform, Kidnapping, News, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 54 Comments

Sunday Open Thread

Posted on April 7, 2019 by rikyrah

Have a Blessed Sunday, Everyone. ICYMI

Posted in Gospel, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , | 55 Comments

Saturday Open Thread

Posted on April 6, 2019 by rikyrah

Hello Everyone! Enjoy your weekend with family & friends. ICYMI videos:

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Friday Open Thread

Posted on April 5, 2019 by rikyrah

Happy Friday, Everyone! WaPo  journalist Jonathan Capehart’s audio series on the Civil Rights Movement You can listen to the podcast series here: The day Martin Luther King Jr. died: ‘Voices of the Movement’ Episode 1 Andrew Young, King’s chief strategist … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Lives Matter, Civil Rights, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , | 78 Comments

Thursday Open Thread

Posted on April 4, 2019 by rikyrah
Posted in Open Thread, Politics | 92 Comments

Wednesday Open Thread |There Is A New Mayor in Chicago – And She Is A Black Woman

Posted on April 3, 2019 by rikyrah

Today, Chicago elected a Black woman as Mayor of Chicago. I sort of can’t believe it. I was a kid when Harold Washington won in 1983. I remember the racial tensions of this city. I remember that entire campaign. When … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread

Posted on April 2, 2019 by rikyrah

I feel the need to REPOST this video as a thread.

Posted in #BlackGirlMagic, 2020 Elections, Open Thread, Politics, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights | Tagged , , , | 72 Comments

Nick Cannon Vows To Finish Nipsey Hussle’s Dr. Sebi Documentary

Posted on April 2, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

LOS ANGELES, CA – The senseless shooting death of Nipsey Hussle has undoubtedly torn a rift within the Hip Hop community. On Sunday (March 31) reports broke in the late afternoon the Crenshaw native had been shot six times outside … Continue reading →

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Nationwide protests planned over Mueller report release

Posted on April 1, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

WASHINGTON — A coalition of the nation’s biggest progressive grassroots organizations is activating a nationwide protest plan in response to Attorney General William Barr’s expected failure to meet an April 2 deadline set by House Democrats to release Special Counsel … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 Elections, Current Events, News, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 65 Comments