Monthly Archives: February 2023

Open Thread | ELECTION DAY

Posted on February 28, 2023 by rikyrah

I don’t know about other places, but it is Election Day in Cook County. Chicago will cut down their choice for Mayor to two. Get out and vote! Can't find your voter registration card? That's ok. You don't need it … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The NAACP Image Awards

Posted on February 27, 2023 by rikyrah

Appreciate them because they recognize some of those who are overlooked by other award shows. Black award shows are mental wellness boosts! I swear it’s nothing short of uplifting and motivating to see Black Excellence celebrated and honored. #BHM @naacpimageaward … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on February 25, 2023 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. 👀👀😲😲😲 pic.twitter.com/AwHr3Eri6R — Amazing Astronomy (@MAstronomers) January 16, 2023

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Open Thread | The Attack on Education in Florida….as They Try To Install Fascism

Posted on February 23, 2023 by rikyrah

In case you didn’t know… I don’t know if you know what’s been going on in Florida. Their Governor has chosen to go full-on fascist. There is the full-blown attack on education. The banning of books. The attack on the … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | More From President Biden And His Overseas Trip

Posted on February 22, 2023 by rikyrah

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Biden: There's no sweeter word than freedom. There's no nobler goal than freedom. There's no more higher aspiration than freedom. Americans know that, and you know it. And all that we do now must be done so our children … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | President Biden Makes Surprise Visit to Kyiv

Posted on February 21, 2023 by rikyrah

Yes, our President went into a war zone. In case you missed it, the Vice President’s speech earlier in the week was meant as the ONE in the ONE-TWO PUNCH of her and the President. Kamala Harris was acting as … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Fox News Lied about “The Big Lie” , and Knew That They Were Lying

Posted on February 20, 2023 by rikyrah

Go Dominion!Get that check! Fox lied about our very democracy Fox News host Sean Hannity and former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows exchanged 80+ texts from Election Day to Biden's inauguration. On his show, Hannity spread the Big … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Mississippi…Jim Crow Revisited😠

Posted on February 17, 2023 by rikyrah

Just absolutely racist to the core.😠 Instead of helping Jackson escape its water crisis, Mississippi House Republicans are snatching judicial power from this majority-Black city. They "passed a bill to create a separate, unelected court system in the city of … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Black Men in NYC….Go Heal Thyself

Posted on February 16, 2023 by rikyrah

FYI🙏🏿🙏🏿 Men in NYC–begin the journey of healing. Here’s the link to the website! https://t.co/kZWJhz1qYV — Olayemi Olurin (@msolurin) February 14, 2023

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Open Thread | The GOP, President Biden and Social Security

Posted on February 14, 2023 by rikyrah

The GOP has been whining since President Biden called them out on their position on Social Security. Make no mistake, Republicans want to dismantle the American Social Safety Net. The President is only telling the truth.😒 I mean this with … Continue reading →

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