Category Archives: African Americans

Happy Birthday, Dr. King!

Posted on January 17, 2022 by rikyrah

You helped change the world. You certainly changed my world. I have so many opportunities because of your battles. https://twitter.com/BerniceKing/status/1483229878350721027?t=z18OPhv7VWdmAQ8LJS6YPA&s=19 Fantastic and educational thread How did Martin Luther King Jr. get his own holiday? And why was it so difficult … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | President Biden and Vice-President Harris Came to Georgia to Push Voting Rights

Posted on January 12, 2022 by rikyrah

Despite what some said, it was very important that 46 and MVP came to Georgia. Push Voting Rights. Push it in a state with an important Governor and Senate race later this year. "As an institutionalist, I believe that the … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Sometimes, The Truth is The Truth….Tell it…

Posted on December 14, 2021 by rikyrah

Do you ask how we get ourselves in this position politically? These posters broke it down like a fraction. 1. There r lot of people that Black people vote for that we don’t like. We don’t get sidetracked when it … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | They Found the Vice-President’s Tan Suit

Posted on November 29, 2021 by rikyrah

The biggest scandal of the Obama Administration was when President Obama wore a TAN SUIT. Well, they think that they’ve got something similar with the current Vice-President. A woman who is an avowed foodie and one of her obvious hobbies … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | A Little Black Excellence Today

Posted on November 12, 2021 by rikyrah

I am very psyched to see King Richard. From everything that I am reading, it is well done. Serena Williams, Venus Williams and Will Smith for Entertainment Weekly's cover shoot portraits. ❤❤❤ #KingRichard pic.twitter.com/bDOZ52gamQ — Luis. (@serenapower_) November 2, 2021 Venus … Continue reading →

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Former Secretary of State Colin Powell, Dead at the age of 84

Posted on October 18, 2021 by rikyrah

RIP😪🙏🏽 This hits hard. BREAKING Former Secretary of State Colin Powell dies from COVID complications.His family said he was fully vaccinated against the disease: @RebeccaShabad, @NBCNews #ColinPowellhttps://t.co/p5vgf3ij5l https://t.co/47bE85B4zS pic.twitter.com/5zNmnnbKCy — Shomari Stone (@shomaristone) October 18, 2021 General Colin Powell understood … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Black Historian of Chicago, Timuel Black, Dead At 102

Posted on October 14, 2021 by rikyrah

He was THE Historian for Black Chicago. I could listen to him for hours on end. He was a fountain of knowledge. RIP for a life well lived in service to the community.😢🙏🏽😢🙏🏽 #BREAKING: Timuel Black, a political and civil … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | They Broke Ground on the President Obama Presidential Library

Posted on September 29, 2021 by rikyrah

I can’t wait to visit it. Today, we officially broke ground on the Obama Presidential Center on the South Side of Chicago. Michelle and I can’t imagine a better investment in the city we love, and generations of young leaders … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on August 7, 2021 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated, with family and friends. Jennifer Hudson was chosen by Ms. Franklin herself. The biopic- RESPECT – hits theaters August 13th.

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Open Thread | A Supreme Court That Wants to Usher in Jim Crow II Voter Suppression

Posted on July 6, 2021 by rikyrah

The worst court on Voting Rights since Taney.😠😠   https://twitter.com/Sifill_LDF/status/1410615498081931280?s=19 https://twitter.com/Sifill_LDF/status/1410617721952210951?s=19

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