Monthly Archives: April 2023

Open Thread | Unca Clarence Is A Bought And Paid For Stooge

Posted on April 17, 2023 by rikyrah

But, didn’t we already know this? People need to understand how truly dishonorable and disrespectful this was to the trajectory of Black excellence in America. pic.twitter.com/hyNvJcMRny — Bashon W. Mann (@bonsaidream) April 8, 2023 Gifting this link because the more … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on April 15, 2023 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. History I never knew about. I need y’all to understand. Kelvin learned how to fence for this film. He was practicing violin … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | President Biden Is In Ireland

Posted on April 14, 2023 by rikyrah

Enjoy yourself, POTUS🤗🤗 Hello, Northern Ireland! It's so great to be back. pic.twitter.com/A4PjLONoic — President Biden (@POTUS) April 12, 2023 US President Joe Biden meets people in Dundalk during his visit to the Republic of Irelandhttps://t.co/g5krhJjvkp pic.twitter.com/KYqY5nqeqX — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) April … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | More News From Tennessee

Posted on April 13, 2023 by rikyrah

So, this happened. BREAKING: Justin Pearson has been reappointed to the Tennessee House of Representatives. He joins Justin Jones, who has already been reappointed. The Tennessee Three will be reunited. pic.twitter.com/Ef6MeK4hoS — Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) April 12, 2023 “They tried … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Dolt45 Appointed Judge Trying to Eliminate Abortion for Entire Country

Posted on April 12, 2023 by rikyrah

So, the right-wing went judge shopping again. The worst federal judge in America now has a name: Matthew Kacsmaryk, @RuthMarcus writes. https://t.co/YU9dHpoNwW — Washington Post Opinions (@PostOpinions) April 8, 2023 Before @VP Kamala Harris departed Nashville, she had this to … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Update From Tennessee

Posted on April 11, 2023 by rikyrah

Yess👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Nashville Council votes to reinstate Justin Jones 36-0 pic.twitter.com/cOueZkbtmy — Acyn (@Acyn) April 10, 2023 WOW. Rep. Justin Jones is leading a march with thousands of people back to the Tennessee Capitol building right now. This is what democracy … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | More From Tennessee

Posted on April 10, 2023 by rikyrah

More about those two expelled lawmakers. NASHVILLE, Monday… pic.twitter.com/5goUWKJQX4 — The Tennessee Holler (@TheTNHoller) April 9, 2023 Proof @VP Kamala Harris made the decision herself to go to Nashville the day after Justin Jones and Justin Pearson were expelled. The … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on April 8, 2023 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. 😳😳😳😳😳 🌈🌈Incredible skills. pic.twitter.com/qDE8n9oAYQ — Woman/Mother (@WomanMother1) April 4, 2023

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Open Thread | Tennessee’s Racist Legislature Expels Two Black Legislators

Posted on April 7, 2023 by rikyrah

It is obvious- their pure, unadulterated racism. These two young Black Male Legislators were amazing. We are seeing them grow in front of our eyes. Wow: Tennessee state Rep. Justin Jones, one of the Dems that the GOP is trying … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Happy Arraignment Day!😂

Posted on April 6, 2023 by rikyrah

No…I didn’t forget.😂😂😂 Never forget, this was the original election manipulation. Without this, we would not have had the crimes in Georgia or 1/6. 🚨MAJOR BREAKING: First photos have emerged showing Donald Trump entering the courtroom. Images show Trump sullen, … Continue reading →

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