Monthly Archives: April 2023

Open Thread | Exciting Electoral News!

Posted on April 5, 2023 by rikyrah

From Chicago and Wisconsin. Chicago- we have a new Mayor- Brandon Johnson. CHICAGO (AP) — Brandon Johnson, a progressive organizer backed by teachers union, wins Chicago mayor’s race over moderate Paul Vallas. pic.twitter.com/0jag6mecUK — philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) April 5, 2023 … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Double Standards Evident Everywhere

Posted on April 4, 2023 by rikyrah

There was the Women’s Basketball Championship game. LSU won. Some folks didn’t like the way the star player acted. Had a serious problem with it. Thing is… She did the same gesture that a star WHITE player had done….but, none … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | More of the Vice-President’s Trip to Africa

Posted on April 3, 2023 by rikyrah

It was a great trip for her. “…when asked what she wanted Black Americans to take away from her trip to Africa. The message, ⁦⁦@VP said, wasn’t just about “how the diaspora came to be.” It’s about “the resilience, the … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on April 1, 2023 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. 🤗🤗🤗🤗 https://twitter.com/_B___S/status/1641596685288628230?s=19 😍😍😍 💚🌳 pic.twitter.com/d32Wpj4Icr — NyKo (@superNyKo) March 29, 2023

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