Category Archives: Black Excellence

Open Thread | I Love It When Receipts Are Brought….Florida Educational Standards…American Chattel Slavery vs The Holocaust

Posted on August 8, 2023 by rikyrah

Nikole Hannah Jones brought IT and RECEIPTS. There's been much gaslighting & moderate justifying of the new Florida social studies standards, people stating the "clarifications" were designed to show Black resilience, or were just "facts." So, I thought I'd compare … Continue reading →

Posted in American Chattel Slavery, Black Excellence, Black History, Book Banning, Breaking News, Current Events, Education, Institutional Racism, Open Thread, Politics, Racial Bias, racial hate, Racial Oppression, racial terror, Racism, Slave Auctions, Slave Breeding in America, Slavery, Systematic Racism, The Holocaust | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 42 Comments

Open Thread | The Part of AMERICAN HISTORY That Some Want Erased

Posted on July 10, 2023 by rikyrah

I read these two tweets and just went UH HUH UH HUH – Black slaves worked for free for 270+ years– Black slaves were worth 2x more than railroads, which was arguably the most valuable asset– Black slaves were agricultural … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, Black Codes, Black Excellence, Black History, Black Voter Suppression, Black Voters, Breaking News, Democracy, Elections, Heritage, History, Institutional Racism, Open Thread, Politics, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights | Tagged , , , , , | 27 Comments

Open Thread | How The Affirmative Action Case Might Effect HBCU’s

Posted on July 3, 2023 by rikyrah

One of the issues that came up after the Supreme Court’s horrible Affirmative Action, was how this would affect HBCU’s. Historically Black Colleges and Universities were developed post-Civil War to educate the newly freed Black populace. The question was what … Continue reading →

Posted in Affirmative Action, Black Excellence, Black History, Breaking News, College Admissions, Current Events, Economics, Education, History, Institutional Racism, Open Thread, Politics, Supreme Court | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Weekend Open Thread | What A Week….Entertainment-wise

Posted on June 10, 2023 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. Always bet on Black🤗🤗✊🏾✊🏾 The #1 and #2 movies at the box office this weekend is a Black Mermaid🧜🏾‍♀️ and a Black … Continue reading →

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Economist Bill Spriggs Has Passed Away

Posted on June 7, 2023 by rikyrah

RIP, Sir🙏🏾 Thank you for bringing humanity to the field of Economics. Rest in Power, Bill Spriggs. Mourning his brilliance, kindness, & clarity, that economics isn't neutral, policy decisions have tangible impacts on our lives, and building power for Black … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Excellence, Breaking News, Current Events, Economics, Economy, Infrastructure Racism, Institutional Racism, Open Thread | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Legend Tina Turned Dead at 83

Posted on May 24, 2023 by rikyrah

Her life was larger than life. What she went through would have broken lesser humans. But, she was Tina Turner. Rip Tina Turner. Here doing Proud Mary on her final tour pic.twitter.com/8M9ZDAK9NJ — ↙️RyanB aka the Real Agent Argylle + … Continue reading →

Posted in #BlackGirlMagic, Black Excellence, Black History, Breaking News, Culture, Current Events, Dance, Entertainment, History, Music, Open Thread | Tagged , , , , , | 22 Comments

Open Thread | A Star Is Born

Posted on May 12, 2023 by rikyrah

Representation Matters. “[…] We knew it the moment we met her. She was the first person who walked through the door for this role and she set the bar so high. We saw hundreds of people, and no one surpassed … Continue reading →

Posted in #‎BlackGirlsRock, #BlackGirlMagic, Black Excellence, Breaking News, Culture, Current Events, Entertainment, Movie Soundtracks, Movies, Music, Open Thread | Tagged , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

Weekend Open Thread

Posted on May 6, 2023 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. .@VP Kamala Harris Hosts Shonda Rhimes, ‘Queen Charlotte’ Cast at Her D.C. HomeShe hosted a luncheon, held at her private residence, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts, Black Excellence, Breaking News, Culture, Current Events, Entertainment, Good News!, TV Shows, Weekend Open Thread | Tagged , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Harry Belafonte, Passed Away At 96

Posted on April 25, 2023 by rikyrah

Breaking News: Harry Belafonte, the barrier-breaking singer, actor and activist who became a major force in the civil rights movement, has died at 96. https://t.co/LTpfanpUDq pic.twitter.com/7aUl89rLzA — The New York Times (@nytimes) April 25, 2023 RIP Harry Belafonte When it … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Excellence, Black History, Breaking News, Civil Rights, Current Events, Entertainment, Heritage, History, Movies, Music, Open Thread | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Open Thread | More News From Tennessee

Posted on April 13, 2023 by rikyrah

So, this happened. BREAKING: Justin Pearson has been reappointed to the Tennessee House of Representatives. He joins Justin Jones, who has already been reappointed. The Tennessee Three will be reunited. pic.twitter.com/Ef6MeK4hoS — Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) April 12, 2023 “They tried … Continue reading →

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