Category Archives: activism

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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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 | 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 | What Is Going On In Israel?

Posted on March 28, 2023 by rikyrah

I saw videos of protests in Israel and wondered what was going on? https://twitter.com/JewishWorker/status/1636429741556154392?s=19 Been wondering what’s happening in Isreal. Israel faces airport closure, strikes as rage mounts over courts overhaul By Steve Hendrix and Shira Rubin Updated March 27, … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Trans People Are Humans. Period.

Posted on March 10, 2023 by rikyrah

Thinking otherwise is foolish. Here from a speaker at CPAC. https://twitter.com/stevesilberman/status/1632102897726160896?s=19 He said what he said. We did not “misinterpret” what he said. It has been quite obvious that this has been the goal. When they first started, they did … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Let’s Get Back to That Body Autonomy “Thing”

Posted on March 8, 2023 by rikyrah

No, we are not letting go of body autonomy. It’s not a small thing. We will not get past it. NBC First Read: "Abortion rights support remains a major challenge for the GOP, poll finds … 64% of Americans [believe] … 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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Open Thread | Educate, Congresswoman Jackson Lee👏🏾

Posted on January 17, 2023 by rikyrah

This entire thread👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Lauren, you would think now that you’re in the majority, you would actually consider reading the bills you tweet about. Or, maybe even hire someone who could help you. This tweet is inflammatory and fact-less and you … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Thank You, Madam Vice President

Posted on December 29, 2022 by rikyrah

Being hated and dismissed because she is a Black Woman, we here at 3Chics respect the Vice-President for all the work that she does for the Biden/Harris Administration. Salute to @VP the hardest working Vice President we have ever had. … Continue reading →

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