Category Archives: African Americans

Open Thread | Bad News Can Wait. Just Want To Enjoy Some Happiness

Posted on September 14, 2020 by

Last night’s Verzuz between Patti LaBelle and Gladys Knight was something I didn’t even know that I needed.๐Ÿ˜ช๐Ÿ˜ช๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜ The music, of course was wonderful, but it was the stories. Them being everyone’s Black Auntie…I miss that in my own life.๐Ÿ˜ช๐Ÿ˜ช … Continue reading →

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The Black Panther is gone. Actor Chadwick Boseman dead at 43๐Ÿ˜ช๐Ÿ˜ช๐Ÿ˜ช

Posted on August 29, 2020 by

Actor Chadwick Boseman has died of colon cancer at the age of 43. RIP๐Ÿ˜ช๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ˜ช๐Ÿ™ WAKANDA FOREVER๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘   pic.twitter.com/aZ2JzDf5ai — Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) August 29, 2020 All day. https://t.co/pI296ggBdl — Kendall B. (@kendallb511) August 29, 2020 CHADWICK BOSEMAN MADE YOUNG BLACK … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, Arts, Black History, Breaking News, Culture, Movies, Open Thread | Tagged , , , , , , | 52 Comments

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

Posted on August 12, 2020 by

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

Civil Rights Icon Congressman John Lewis Dead at the Age of 80

Posted on July 18, 2020 by

So sad about this. Congressman John Lewis is dead at the age of 80.๐Ÿ˜ข๐Ÿ˜ข Thank you, Congressman. For all your work. For all you did for this country. You were a true American Hero.๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™   The words of John Lewis … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, Black History, Black Voters, Breaking News, Civil Rights, History, Open Thread, Politics, Voting Rights | Tagged , , , , , , | 33 Comments

Open Thread | Political Food For Thought

Posted on June 18, 2020 by

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

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 donโ€™t really have an answer, except for that I donโ€™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 | Just Checking In With Some Political Commentary

Posted on May 20, 2020 by

I don’t really remember the first time that I came upon Marcus Johnson on Twitter. But, he was young, Black, and his droll commentary just cracked me up. Folks were all involved and upset about the Democratic Party Primary. He … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020 Elections, 2020 Presidential Campaign, African Americans, Black Voters, Democracy, Elections, Open Thread, Politics | 61 Comments

We Have Lost 3 Musical Giants: Little Richard, Andre Harrell and Betty Wright๐Ÿ˜ข๐Ÿ˜ข๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™

Posted on May 10, 2020 by

May they all Rest In Power. And, the legacy of the music they created will live on for many generations to come.    

Posted in African Americans, Black History, Breaking News, Culture, Heritage, Memorial, Music, Open Thread | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 50 Comments

Open Thread | Tell That Truth

Posted on May 1, 2020 by

This bullshyt story about Biden. ” Believe all women?” I think not. The pages of history of THIS COUNTRY are littered with the blood of Black men at the end of some White woman’s FALSE ACCUSATION.๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ˜  ” Believe all women?” … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, Black History, Breaking News, Conspiracy, Elections, Open Thread, Politics, Rikyrah's Rant | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 51 Comments

Weekend Open Thread

Posted on April 25, 2020 by

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend virtually, with family and friends. ย  This good news was sent to me by Ametia๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜ "This Is Us" actor Niles Fitch is making Disney history. Fitch plays Prince Tuma in … Continue reading →

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