Category Archives: Africa

Monday Open Thread | “Roots” 40th Anniversary Week

Posted on March 6, 2017 by rikyrah

This Week 3 Chics highlights the groundbreaking Mini series Roots. Last month marked the 4oth Anniversary of “Roots.” Based on the book, Roots: the Saga of an American Family, by Alex Haley. We’ll feature selected scenes from the movie. As … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, African Americans, Africans, Books, Culture, Jim Crow laws, Media, Movies, Open Thread, Politics, Racial Oppression, Racism, Slave Auctions, Slave Breeding in America, Slavery | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 57 Comments

Thursday Open Thread

Posted on August 4, 2016 by rikyrah

ICYMI

Posted in Africa, Barack Obama, Music, Open Thread, Politics, POTUS, President Obama | Tagged , , | 38 Comments

Sunday Open Thread

Posted on July 17, 2016 by rikyrah

Have a BLESSED Sumday, Everyone. Because I’m in a Malcolm X STATE OF MIND. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kf7fujM4ag

Posted in Africa, Civil Rights, Current Events, Democracy, Justice, Media, Muslims, Open Thread, Police bruality, Police violence, Politics, Racism | Tagged , , , , , | 142 Comments

President Buhari Receives Rescued #Chibokgirl, Amina Ali, At The Presidential Villa

Posted on May 19, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Hat tip Alasholuyi Blog President Buhari received Amina Ali, one of the rescued abducted 219 Chibok Schoolgirls, at the State House earlier today, May 19. The rescued girl who nurses a four month old baby was led into the Villa … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Africans, Boko Haram, crime, Current Events, Kidnapping, News, Nigeria, Terrorism | Tagged , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Why America needs a slavery museum: “The history of this country is rooted in slavery”

Posted on February 15, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Hat tip: The Atlantic The Whitney Plantation near Wallace, Louisiana, is the first and only U.S. museum and memorial to slavery. While other museums may include slavery in their exhibits, the Whitney Plantation is the first of its kind to … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, African Americans, Africans, Black History, Culture, discrimination, Domestic Terrorism, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Kidnapping, Lynching, News, Open Thread, Racism, Slave Auctions, Slave Breeding in America, Slavery, Terrorism, Violence, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Child Trafficking & Slavery | The Dark Side Of Chocolate

Posted on December 26, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

The Milton Hershey School in Pennsylvania is one of the wealthiest education centers in the world. Founded in 1909 as an orphanage for “male Caucasian” boys, it was awarded 30 percent of the company’s future earnings by Milton S. Hershey … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Child Slave Labor, Child Trafficking, Corruption, Current Events, Human Rights, News, Open Thread, Slavery | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

The Black Mambas: Fearless all-female South African anti-poaching unit protecting rhinos

Posted on December 21, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

South Africa (CNN) In 2013, a determined group of South African women decided to take on one of their country’s most dangerous criminal elements: poachers. They call themselves the Black Mambas. Their goal seemed lofty: protecting critically endangered black rhinos … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: President Muhammadu Buhari dinner hosted by the US CCCCA

Posted on July 21, 2015 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Africa, Barack Obama, Current Events, News, Nigeria, Open Thread, Politics, President Obama | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Arrives In America

Posted on July 19, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

President Muhammadu Buhari has just arrived the Joint Base Andrews International Airport, Washington DC, ahead of tomorrow’s meeting with US President, Barack Obama. Buhari’s arrival to the US was announced by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media … Continue reading →

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Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari’s Inauguration

Posted on May 28, 2015 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Africa, Current Events, Democracy, News, Nigeria, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , | 17 Comments