Category Archives: Africa

Thursday Open Thread | Ryan Coogler breaks down Black Panther’s casino fight scene

Posted on February 22, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

After an opening weekend for the ages, it seems likely that we’ll be examining Black Panther for long time to come. However, director Ryan Coogler is getting a jump on everybody else by breaking down one of Black Panther‘s signature … Continue reading →

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Wed Open Thread | Black Panther: When the movie is LIT

Posted on February 21, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

For the culture, y’all…..Wakanda Forever! #Repost @mizzk.o・・・🗣Walking out of @blackpanther movie like… ✊🏾😂🎤: @distruction_boyz –#Omunye••@craaaiig @karajenelle @joe_brown101 @jessenia_jlv @keda_baby @dance12neptune @iamledon @chopdaily #BlackPanther #BlackPantherMovie #gwaragwara #Blackhistorymonth. pic.twitter.com/Nixk4TyLxv — DJ Fresh (Big Dawg) (@DJFreshSA) February 18, 2018

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Monday Open Thread | Countdown to Wakanda

Posted on February 5, 2018 by rikyrah

I can’t even express how excited I am for Black Panther. I have my own Countdown Clock. It’s ELEVEN DAYS UNTIL WAKANDA! 2/16/2018 Do You Have Your Tickets? ICYMI, The Black Panther Premiere was last week. To say that it … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread | Democratic Rep. James Clyburn: We’re pursuing censure for Trump

Posted on January 13, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

Washington (CNN) Rep. James Clyburn, a member of House Democratic leadership, said the Congressional Black Caucus, of which he is a part, is pursuing a censure resolution against President Donald Trump next week after the President’s vulgar remarks on immigrants … Continue reading →

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Trump refers to Haiti and African countries as “shithole” nations

Posted on January 11, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

This damn racist thug…..What will you and @GOP do about this racist bum in the Oval Office @SpeakerRyan? Your silence on this matter  will be considered condoning his hatred for black people. We are damn tired of the racist attacks … Continue reading →

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What Happened in Niger that got 4 U.S. Green Berets killed?

Posted on October 18, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

PalmerReport: Donald Trump has spent the past two weeks doing his best to avoid addressing the four U.S. soldiers who died in Niger on October 4th. The headlines up to now have focused on Trump’s unwillingless to call the families … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Trump made up an African country while speaking to African leaders

Posted on September 21, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

God help me….I can’t stand this man. Not only did Trump make up a country in Africa, he thought it was a good idea to tell them “So many” of my friends are going to Africa “to get rich”. WHAT? … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | AFRICA!

Posted on June 26, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

When you're not afraid to rep your Africanity… pic.twitter.com/3r6mUZs8Yc — Black News (@BlackNewsOutlet) June 26, 2017

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Thursday Open Thread | “Roots” 40th Anniversary Week

Posted on March 9, 2017 by rikyrah

How Roots Captivated an Entire Nation Memories from the Set of Roots | Oprah and the Legendary Cast of Roots | Oprah Winfrey Network Exclusive: Becoming Chicken George | Oprah and the Legendary Cast of Roots | Oprah Winfrey Network

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Tuesday Open Thread | “Roots” 40th Anniversary Week

Posted on March 7, 2017 by rikyrah

ROOTS WEEK CONTINUES… Roots “Kunta” The Ends Justify the Means Fiddler’s Philosophy What’s your name? Roots “Kunta” Must Be Free

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