Monthly Archives: June 2019

Sunday Open Thread

Posted on June 30, 2019 by rikyrah

Have a Blessed Sunday, Everyone. I hope you enjoy this blend of inspiriting and heart-opening music,

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Saturday Open Thread | Nina Simone Week

Posted on June 29, 2019 by rikyrah

Happy Saturday, Everyone. Enjoy your weekend with family and friends.

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Friday Open Thread | Nina Simone Week

Posted on June 28, 2019 by rikyrah

TGIF, Everyone! Hope you have been enjoying this week’s music by Ms Nina Simone.

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Live: First Democratic presidential debate of 2019— Night 2

Posted on June 27, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

The first Democratic debates are here, with 2020 contenders converging in Miami over two nights — first on Wednesday, again on Thursday — in a crucial battleground state. In the initial months of the campaign season, the presidential hopefuls have … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Nina Simone Week

Posted on June 27, 2019 by rikyrah

Today’s feature: MISSISSIPPI GODDAMN This great piece deserves the spotlight. Hat tip, Rikyrah. Thank you! https://bittersoutherner.com/whose-mississippi-is-it-black-authors-21st-century WHOSE MISSISSIPPI IS IT? Mississippi’s image has always been dominated by the conservative white evangelical set, the political and social segment of the state … Continue reading →

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Live coverage of the first Democratic presidential debate of 2019

Posted on June 26, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

The field is set. The mics are on — and soon the gloves will be off. The first Democratic presidential debate of the 2020 election is upon us, and NBC News will bring you real-time news, analysis and fact-checks of … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread

Posted on June 26, 2019 by rikyrah

Happy Hump Day, Everyone

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There Are Concentration Camps. In America. In 2019.

Posted on June 26, 2019 by rikyrah

Ametia asked me to write about the Concentration Camps. That’s what they are. Not going to get into any debate as to what to call them…because, they are Concentration Camps. On American Soil. In 2019. I was watching Chris Hayes … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to 3 Chics’ SG2 AKA>>>>Southern Girl!!!

Posted on June 25, 2019 by rikyrah

Please join 3 Chics in wishing SG2, AKA SOUTHERNGIRL a joyous Happy Birthday! You don’t come for SG2, unless she sends for you. LOL HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SOUTHERN GIRL- Ameita loves you, my Sista! Please drop your birthday wishes of love … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | Nina Simone Week

Posted on June 25, 2019 by rikyrah

Nina Simone: That Blackness

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