Monthly Archives: May 2022

Open Thread | These Student Loan Forgiveness Folks Are Wearing on the Nerves

Posted on May 31, 2022 by rikyrah

First, President Biden, when running for President…. NEVER RAN ON THE PROMISE OF COMPLETE STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS. His education plan included other things..but COMPLETE STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS WAS NOT ONE OF THEM. THAT was from Bernie and Warren – you … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Happy Memorial Day

Posted on May 30, 2022 by rikyrah

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY! Memorial Day, AKA Decoration Day, was originally started by freedmen. The History Channel & many other credible historians have confirmed that the popular holiday, in fact, initially an event held by newly liberated Blacks in Charleston, SCReceipts … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on May 28, 2022 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. We got your back bro…🐢🌊💪❤️ pic.twitter.com/aeCnBJnKIv — 𝕐o̴g̴ (@Yoda4ever) May 7, 2022

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Open Thread | Goodbye to the Pearsons

Posted on May 27, 2022 by rikyrah

This week was the last episode of This Is Us. I came to This Is Us over halfway through the first season. I had read on the internet how each week it would bring you to tears, but people loved … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Beto…Beto..Beto….Your Courage Scares Me…

Posted on May 26, 2022 by rikyrah

Beto O’Rourke is a man with a deep heart and soul. He is very real. Too real for some people. His confrontation of that piece of garbage Texas Governor is a moment that I will not soon forget. This picture … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | We Can Show Progress

Posted on May 25, 2022 by rikyrah

Progress…..change happens….Over time. Is there more to do? Yes. But, stop with the lies that nothing has changed. Let's tell the truth and shame the devil. 60 years ago, in 1962, this nation was a different nation – by laws, … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | What You Are Not Going To Do

Posted on May 23, 2022 by rikyrah

Is disrespect Black women. These are related to me: Democrats confront North Carolina blues https://t.co/3Vw9eD31AF via @politico #NCSen #CheriBeasley — Skeptical Brotha 💛🐝🌈 (@skepticalbrotha) May 22, 2022 And .@SymoneDSanders has something to say about how America is way too comfortable … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on May 21, 2022 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. Somebody needs this right now. pic.twitter.com/Cihsg7BUoa — TG (@TG22110) April 29, 2022

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Open Thread | So Much Truth In This Thread

Posted on May 20, 2022 by rikyrah

Broke it down👏🏾 I truly hope that this reaches some people, whether on here or if shared with your family and friends. Because something has to. 1/"It feels like 'no one really cares' that Black Americans are terrified of being … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Domestic Terrorist and His Hate Crime in Buffalo

Posted on May 16, 2022 by rikyrah

He WAS NOT a ‘lone wolf’. He WAS NOT ‘ mentally ill.’ He IS a DOMESTIC TERRORIST WHO COMMITTED FIRST DEGREE MURDER against innocent souls whose only crime was Grocery Shopping While Black. And, for that, they were sentenced to … Continue reading →

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