Monthly Archives: January 2022

Happy Birthday, Dr. King!

Posted on January 17, 2022 by rikyrah

You helped change the world. You certainly changed my world. I have so many opportunities because of your battles. https://twitter.com/BerniceKing/status/1483229878350721027?t=z18OPhv7VWdmAQ8LJS6YPA&s=19 Fantastic and educational thread How did Martin Luther King Jr. get his own holiday? And why was it so difficult … Continue reading →

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RIP, General Charles McGee, One of the last Tuskegee Airmen, Dead at 102

Posted on January 16, 2022 by rikyrah

RIP, General.🙏🏾😪 Today, we lost an American hero. Charles McGee, Brigadier General and one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airman, passed at the age of 102. While I am saddened by his loss, I'm also incredibly grateful for his sacrifice, … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on January 15, 2022 by rikyrah

Good morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. Awe🤗🤗 https://twitter.com/Yoda4ever/status/1476032727237337093?s=19

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Open Thread | President Biden and Vice-President Harris Came to Georgia to Push Voting Rights

Posted on January 12, 2022 by rikyrah

Despite what some said, it was very important that 46 and MVP came to Georgia. Push Voting Rights. Push it in a state with an important Governor and Senate race later this year. "As an institutionalist, I believe that the … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | COVID Update

Posted on January 11, 2022 by rikyrah

Folks, I know we're all tired and frustrated about the pandemic. But please, wear your mask in public to protect yourself and others. Get vaccinated and boosted. Take advantage of what resources we already have. We’ll get through this—together.pic.twitter.com/2CbSjLwOcG — … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Dear Mayor Lightfoot..

Posted on January 10, 2022 by rikyrah

Dear Mayor Lightfoot: As the granddaughter, daughter, niece and sister of School Teachers, I am perplexed by your recent hostility towards the Chicago Teachers Union. Teachers are part of public service, but, they are also people. They are wives, mothers, … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on January 8, 2022 by rikyrah

Good morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. Bless this young man.🙏🏾🙏🏾 Davyon Johnson, an 11-year-old boy from Oklahoma, is being honored by his community after saving two lives in … Continue reading →

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Trailblazer and Legend Sidney Poitier Has Died At 94

Posted on January 7, 2022 by rikyrah

I cannot feel too sad for someone who lived a long life,and made a difference. The man was trailblazer. RIP🙏🏾😪 MORE: Poitier became the first Black man to win an Academy Award for best actor in 1964 for his role … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | So, We Remembered the Unsuccessful Coup Attempt

Posted on January 7, 2022 by rikyrah

What I remember most about 1/6 is that the domestic terrorists were just allowed to go home. There were no paddy wagons waiting to take them directly to jail. I have no doubt that they intended to kill Pence and … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | I Am These People

Posted on January 3, 2022 by rikyrah

I am them. They are me. You don't want to wear the maskYou don't want to get the vaccineYou don't want to socially distanceYou demanded schools, stores, events open upYou actually have riots & protests about it You wanted this. … Continue reading →

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