Monthly Archives: April 2021

Open Thread | Funny Thing About Infrastructure

Posted on April 14, 2021 by rikyrah

The President and the Democrats are proposing a two trillion infrastructure plan.     The Republicans think that someone is playing with them. They are trying to find a way to combat the Democrats’ proposal. Their old playbook doesn’t work. … Continue reading →

Posted in Black History, Economics, Economy, Infrastructure, Institutional Racism, Jobs, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden | Tagged , , , , , , | 33 Comments

Open Thread | Where Are We, With Respect To Vaccination?

Posted on April 12, 2021 by rikyrah

Even though I am fully vaccinated and past the 14 day wait for antibodies, I will be fully double masked until September at the earliest. Waiting for the government to take these vaccines of “emergency” status, so that employers can … Continue reading →

Posted in COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccine, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , , | 21 Comments

Weekend Open Thread

Posted on April 10, 2021 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend virtually with family and friends.   The Official Portraits of 46 and MVP JOE AND KAMALA SNAPPED! pic.twitter.com/0gDy6wId9B — Madam Auntie VP Kamala Harris is THEE GOAT! (@flywithkamala) April 8, … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | More of the New Jim Crow

Posted on April 9, 2021 by rikyrah

Texas has decided that Georgia shouldn’t be alone.   The Texas Senate just voted to limit Texans' voting options. Senate Bill 7, a GOP priority, would limit early voting hours, prohibit drive-thru voting and bar local election officials from proactively … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Voter Suppression, Department of Justice, Elections, Open Thread, Politics, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act | Tagged , , , , | 6 Comments

Open Thread | Hardships of Black Farmers

Posted on April 7, 2021 by rikyrah

In this past COVID Relief bill, $ 5 Billion went specifically to Black farmers. Something Senator PittyPat of South Carolina had the nerve to call reparations. AS IF. This is only part of the truth that Black farmers have always … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Some Thoughts About Infrastructure

Posted on April 5, 2021 by rikyrah

So, our President sent out this tweet:   A Cabinet that looks like America. pic.twitter.com/XZNOSTE2GJ — President Biden (@POTUS) April 2, 2021   I love this picture. They are all masked up. Six feet socially distant. Just being good examples. … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Economy, Elections, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden | Tagged , , , , , , | 33 Comments

Weekend Open Thread

Posted on April 3, 2021 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend virtually with family and friends.   They are fierce 👊🏾👊🏾 🥁 It looks like we’ve got a few 🔥 drum majors in the making. 🤩🙌🏾 #HBCUFAM which HBCU band could … Continue reading →

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