Category Archives: African Americans

Open Thread | Faulkner Wrote It Well

Posted on February 5, 2021 by rikyrah

The past is never dead. It’s not even past. This entire thread is much Truth. So much Black history, really isn’t history, because so many people alive today experienced it.   This is amazing content. It hits differently when you … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | In Case You Haven’t Been Paying Attention

Posted on February 1, 2021 by rikyrah

To what the Administration of 46 has been doing, here is a Twitter primer:   Truth: and this is going to hurt. There are some of you who think that if Biden’s administration didn’t address your issue yet- that nothing … Continue reading →

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Legend Cicely Tyson Dies At 96😢😢

Posted on January 29, 2021 by rikyrah

Cicely Tyson, an Actress Who Shattered Stereotypes, Dies at 96 – The New York Times https://t.co/CBQXpvWyeT — Erica L. Green (@EricaLG) January 29, 2021 Legend. Phenomenon. Human Wonder. Once in a lifetime talent. All of these describe Ms. Cicely Tyson, … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Happy Birthday, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Posted on January 18, 2021 by rikyrah

Today is the national observance of the holiday celebrating the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Thank you for all you did for this country, Dr. King.   A thread of Dr. King in color, as we commemorate … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | There Was A Vice-Presidential Debate

Posted on October 8, 2020 by rikyrah

And, Senator Harris did well against lying Race Bannon. Pence is epitome  of White Male Mediocrity failing up.😒   Pence was on defense and looked uncomfortable while displaying once more Republicans' lack of respect for women. Harris was polished and … Continue reading →

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

Posted on September 14, 2020 by rikyrah

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

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The Black Panther is gone. Actor Chadwick Boseman dead at 43😪😪😪

Posted on August 29, 2020 by rikyrah

Actor Chadwick Boseman has died of colon cancer at the age of 43. RIP😪🙏😪🙏 WAKANDA FOREVER👏👏   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 →

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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 →

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

Posted on July 18, 2020 by rikyrah

So sad about this. Congressman John Lewis is dead at the age of 80.😢😢 Thank you, Congressman. For all your work. For all you did for this country. You were a true American Hero.🙏🙏   The words of John Lewis … Continue reading →

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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 →

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