Category Archives: #‎BlackGirlsRock

Weekend Open Thread

Posted on December 11, 2021 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated with booster, with family and friends. ❤️ To spread some love and show their gratitude this holiday season, President and Mrs. Obama visited the @ComerChildrens Hospital today to … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Stacey Abrams Is Running for Governor!!

Posted on December 3, 2021 by rikyrah

Time for all Democrats to step up to the plate and support Ms. Abrams in her run for Governor!! So, let’s pull those $$$ together and set up the monthly donation to Ms. Abrams. I’m running for Governor because opportunity … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | A Little Black Excellence Today

Posted on November 12, 2021 by rikyrah

I am very psyched to see King Richard. From everything that I am reading, it is well done. Serena Williams, Venus Williams and Will Smith for Entertainment Weekly's cover shoot portraits. ❤❤❤ #KingRichard pic.twitter.com/bDOZ52gamQ — Luis. (@serenapower_) November 2, 2021 Venus … Continue reading →

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Legend Cicely Tyson Dies At 96😢😢

Posted on January 29, 2021 by rikyrah

Cicely Tyson, an Actress Who Shattered Stereotypes, Dies at 96 – The New York Times https://t.co/CBQXpvWyeT — Erica L. Green (@EricaLG) January 29, 2021 Legend. Phenomenon. Human Wonder. Once in a lifetime talent. All of these describe Ms. Cicely Tyson, … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Congratulations to Simone Biles!👏👏👏

Posted on October 14, 2019 by rikyrah

The nightmare that is our current political situation will still be with us. I chose today to celebrate something positive. To celebrate Black Excellence👏👏 Medal # 25 is 🥇@Simone_Biles breaks her own record and sets a new one after winning … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread

Posted on November 15, 2018 by rikyrah

OUR FLOTUS! Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s memoir Becoming was poised to become a bestseller even before it hit bookstores on Tuesday. Barnes & Noble announced in a press release on Monday that Becoming had received the most pre-order sales … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread

Posted on September 10, 2018 by rikyrah

Black girls rock Aretha Franklin Tribute 2018 ICYMI THIS, RIGHT HERE: Black women know how to GET.THING.DONE! .@MichelleObama has a special message from #BlackGirlsRock for women of color: Help your sisters, children, and congregations get registered and ready to vote! … Continue reading →

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HISTORY | Erin Jackson Is First Black U.S. Olympic Speedskater

Posted on January 6, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

Go get those medals, girl! Erin Jackson became the first black woman to qualify for the U.S. Olympic long-track speedskating team, finishing third in 39.04 seconds in the 500-meter race Friday in Milwaukee. Jackson joins Maame Biney, who recently became … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on October 28, 2017 by rikyrah

Enjoy your weekend with family and & Friends, Hat tip Rikyrah Baltimore’s Amy Sherald has known for a year that she’s been selected to paint a portrait that could make her career — The Baltimore Sun (@baltimoresun) October 27, 2017

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Monday Open Thread | Amy Sherald Week

Posted on October 23, 2017 by rikyrah

Happy Monday, Everyone! This week’s featured artist is Amy Sherald. I was fascinated researching Ms Sherald and her body of work. Amy Sherald (born 1973) is an American painter based in Baltimore, Maryland. Her work started out autobiographical in nature, … Continue reading →

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