Monthly Archives: October 2019

Open Thread | Breaking Down and Connecting Ukraine Dots

Posted on October 16, 2019 by rikyrah

Found this Twitter thread that tries to connect the Ukraine dots and give you the scope of the cast of characters. Look who all is tied up in this criminal conspiracy.😒😒😒 Andrew S. Weiss (@andrewsweiss) Tweeted: THREAD: Have we reached … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Congratulations to Simone Biles!👏👏👏

Posted on October 14, 2019 by rikyrah

The nightmare that is our current political situation will still be with us. I chose today to celebrate something positive. To celebrate Black Excellence👏👏 Medal # 25 is 🥇@Simone_Biles breaks her own record and sets a new one after winning … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread | Tyler Perry Opening His New Studio

Posted on October 12, 2019 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends. I wanted to take this time to acknowledge the accomplishment of Mr. Tyler Perry. He opened up his new studio down in Georgia. This Black man, … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | What Is Possible With Progressive Prosecutors

Posted on October 11, 2019 by rikyrah

  I felt like crying, reading this story. For so many reasons. 3CHICS has long been a supporter of Ms. Mosby. We watched as she took so many hits trying to get justice for Freddie Gray. We thought that we … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Where Are We Now?

Posted on October 9, 2019 by rikyrah

So, Where are we now? We’re at the point where the State Department is forbidding people who have been subpoenaed before Congress to come and testify. It’s past time that these people are held in Contempt of Congress and arrested. … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Remembering Diahann Carroll, the Legend

Posted on October 7, 2019 by rikyrah

Legend…trailblazer Diahann Carroll passed away last week at the age of 84.   Ms. Carroll was a legend. She was stunning, beautiful, graceful to the very end. Her two roles that will forever be close to my heart were Marianne … Continue reading →

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Joshua Brown who who gave emotional testimony in the Amber Guyger trial was fatally shot in Dallas

Posted on October 5, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

A man who was a key witness in the murder trial of former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger was fatally shot Friday in the parking lot of his apartment complex, according to attorney Lee Merritt. Joshua Brown was a neighbor … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread | Remembering Jessye Norman-Trailblazer

Posted on October 5, 2019 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends. Today I thought that we would remember Black American Trailblazer Jessye Norman, who passed away this week at the age of 74.    

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Open Thread | Next Up….the Vice-President and China

Posted on October 4, 2019 by rikyrah

From the beginning, Vice-President Mike Pence has been up to his eyeballs in the felonious shenanigans of this Administration. Never forget: 1. He was MANAFORT’S CHOICE FOR VICE -PRESIDENT. 2. He was Head of the Transition. 3. He lied all … Continue reading →

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Open Thread |Latest Happenings With the Impeachment Inquiry

Posted on October 2, 2019 by rikyrah

What has been revealed……. Imagine where we would be right now if Democrats hadn’t taken back the House in 2018. If you’re eligible to vote, register and do it. Every election. Every time. — JackiSchechner (@JackiSchechner) September 30, 2019 Yes, … Continue reading →

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