Monthly Archives: February 2022

Open Thread | The Invasion of Ukraine by Russia

Posted on February 28, 2022 by rikyrah

If you are like me, you have been glued to the television, trying to follow the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. I do not think that this is going the way that Putin thought it would. I honestly believe that … Continue reading →

Posted in Breaking News, Current Events, Diplomacy, Economics, Foreign policy, Freedom, Inspiration, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden, Russia, sanctions, Ukraine, Vice-President Kamala D. Harris | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Weekend Open Thread

Posted on February 26, 2022 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. "Negro Heroes" (1947) was the first comic book series devoted to showing real life Black Americans in a positive light, while "Jackie … Continue reading →

Posted in Black History, Weekend Open Thread | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to be nominated to the United States Supreme Court

Posted on February 25, 2022 by rikyrah

If confirmed, she will be the first Black woman on the Supreme Court. Biden is scheduled to introduce Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson at the White House at 2 pm. https://t.co/LJRl2jeRNX — darlene superville (@dsupervilleap) February 25, 2022 President Joe Biden … Continue reading →

Posted in #‎BlackGirlsRock, African Americans, Black Excellence, Black History, Current Events, President Joe Biden, Supreme Court | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

Open Thread | What Is ‘Return to Normal?’ Is it possible?

Posted on February 25, 2022 by rikyrah

I agree with this poster. Return to ‘normal’ is not possible. Hon, I say this with all love and no judgment: you don't need the government to "open" things. You need a therapist to explain that the past you long … Continue reading →

Posted in COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccine, Current Events, Economics, Economy, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Open Thread | I Agree With This About President Biden

Posted on February 23, 2022 by rikyrah

Biden should be able to claim credit for a public health triumph. Victory is tempered by heartbreaking loss of 900,000 lives. But when the pandemic recedes, deaths diminish, life returns to normal and prices recalibrate, there will be plenty to … Continue reading →

Posted in 2022 Elections, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccine, Economy, Elections, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Open Thread | The Debate on Critical Race Theory Was Never About Critical Race Theory

Posted on February 21, 2022 by rikyrah

Which only a certain sect of GRADUATE LEVEL SCHOOL STUDENTS WILL LEARN. It was about White people not wanting their children to be taught ACTUAL American history. They want to minimize the pain of those not-White in this country, and … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, Black Excellence, Black History, Breaking News, Civil Rights, Democracy, History, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , | 15 Comments

Weekend Open Thread

Posted on February 19, 2022 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. Congratulations!! History for @ErinJackson480. She is the first Black woman to medal in speed skating at the #WinterOlympics. 🥇 pic.twitter.com/VFVmTXhPoD — NBC … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Excellence, Black History, Weekend Open Thread | Tagged , , , | 7 Comments

Open Thread | Update on the Supreme Court Nominee

Posted on February 18, 2022 by rikyrah

It's long been time for a Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court — President Biden is making it happen. pic.twitter.com/wLr1Tcy8zz — The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 12, 2022 I don’t have a favorite, but the slander of these … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Excellence, Black History, Breaking News, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden, Supreme Court | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Open Thread | The Plan Is Afoot To Hurt the Biden Administration for the 2022 Election

Posted on February 16, 2022 by rikyrah

Folks are being obvious😠😠 THIS is the actual record of 46 and his Administration: From the largest drop in the unemployment rate on record to the largest reduction in childhood poverty ever recorded in a single year, my first year … Continue reading →

Posted in 2022 Elections, African Americans, Black Voter Suppression, Black Voters, Open Thread, POTUS, President Joe Biden | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Open Thread | That Canadian Trucker Blockade

Posted on February 14, 2022 by rikyrah

First… Let’s see the background of those who were arrested. How many Americans? And, follow the money…..who funded them? Prime Minister….every American arrested….ban them forever from Canada..not just travel, but business-wise too. If you don’t see that this coordinated…come on, … Continue reading →

Posted in Breaking News, COVID-19, Economy, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , | 11 Comments