Category Archives: activism

Open Thread | Good Question…We, As Democrats , Need To Have This Discussion

Posted on July 29, 2021 by rikyrah

I am Democrat. Period. Part of the Democratic Party. Loyal voter. Vote in every election. I am the base. Tired of those who aren’t the base insulting those who are. At what point do we ask ourselves are these folks … Continue reading →

Posted in activism, Black Voter Suppression, Black Voters, Empowerment, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Open Thread | Lack of Equity In Vaccinations

Posted on February 12, 2021 by rikyrah

This thread:   Unacceptable, but very intentional. We can not play surprised when:šŸ”¹Phase 1a is 70% WhitešŸ”¹ Phase 1b (65+yo) are 77% WhitešŸ”¹ 70% of pharmacies are in white neighborhoods šŸ”¹ Black/Brown communities are 2x less likely to have hospital … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | “We were born on the right side of history.”

Posted on November 16, 2020 by rikyrah

Never thought of it that way, but I do believe the professor is right.     The story of how the Democrats won the presidency can be traced back to one demographic: Black women. And itā€™s not just the VP-elect … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020 Elections, 2020 Presidential Campaign, activism, Black Voter Suppression, Black Voters, Democracy, Elections, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , | 33 Comments

Open Thread | Joe Biden Chooses Senator Kamala Harris As His Running Mate

Posted on August 12, 2020 by rikyrah

Biden answered the question of WHO?? Yesterday   A historic photo: @JoeBiden asking @KamalaHarris to join the ticket — taken just a few hours ago, from his home in Wilmington. Your next President and Vice President!! pic.twitter.com/vLNHxnvkb3 — Ronald Klain … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020 Elections, 2020 Presidential Campaign, activism, African Americans, Black History, Black Voters, Breaking News, Current Events, History, Open Thread, Politics, POTUS, Vice President Joe Biden | Tagged , , , , , , | 31 Comments

Open Thread | Political Food For Thought

Posted on June 18, 2020 by rikyrah

Came across this Twitter thread and thought they made good points.   Presidential candidates in 2024. Yes, I am doing this. You know when Sanders lost the election. Nov, 11, 2016. Sanders slammed " civil rights" as identity politics foreclosing … Continue reading →

Posted in activism, African Americans, Black History, Black Voters, discrimination, Dreams, Economy, Education, Employment News, Empowerment, History, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , | 21 Comments

Open Thread | Why This Moment In Time?

Posted on June 5, 2020 by rikyrah

Yesterday was the homegoing service for George Floyd. Been thinking a lot, as I watched the protests from across the world. Why this incident? Why now? I donā€™t really have an answer, except for that I donā€™t think it was … Continue reading →

Posted in activism, African Americans, Black History, Black Lives Matter, Breaking News, Criminal Justice, Department of Justice, History, injustice, Institutional Racism, Justice, Open Thread, Police bruality, Police Reform, Police violence, Politics, Rikyrah's Rant | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 43 Comments

Open Thread | Some Words

Posted on June 3, 2020 by rikyrah

The past few days have been hard. Just hard.   pic.twitter.com/vkK5hRvvjW — Sesame Street (@sesamestreet) June 1, 2020

Posted in activism, Breaking News, Current Events, Democracy, Ferguson, injustice, Institutional Racism, Justice, Open Thread, Police bruality, Police Reform, Police violence, Politics | Tagged , , , , | 73 Comments

Wednesday Open Thread

Posted on June 26, 2019 by rikyrah

Happy Hump Day, Everyone

Posted in activism, Black History, Music, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , | 106 Comments

Wednesday Open Thread

Posted on March 13, 2019 by rikyrah

Happy HUMP Day, Everyone. Dick Gregory: Wisdom | The Two-Hour Special Ojays, because, I’m home healing, and I need this kind of music.

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Thursday Open Thread

Posted on January 31, 2019 by rikyrah

Hope all you mid-westerners are keeping warm and safe from the artic blast. Did some video searching yesterday, while home from work. Dig in if you dare! And I’ll leave you with this classic interview.

Posted in activism, African Americans, Black History, Black Lives Matter, Education, Freedom, Media, Open Thread, Politics, Racial Oppression, Racism | Tagged , , , | 84 Comments