Category Archives: Black History

Happy Juneteenth!!

Posted on June 19, 2026 by rikyrah

Happy Juneteenth!! The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth On “Freedom’s Eve,” or the eve of January 1, 1863, the first Watch Night services took place. On that night, enslaved and free African Americans gathered in churches and private homes all across … Continue reading →

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The Opening of the Obama Presidential Center

Posted on June 18, 2026 by rikyrah

Chris D. Jackson @ChrisDJackson 📸 Great photo of @JoeBiden and @DrBiden with the Obamas, Bushes, and Clintons in Chicago today. This is America. Not what is currently in the White House. Acyn @Acyn Obama: I am not immune to anger … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Man Unqualified to be Secretary of Defense Continues to Try And Erase Black Contributions to the Military

Posted on June 15, 2026 by rikyrah

I first heard the name Chappie James when I went for a tour on the campus of Tuskegee University in Alabama. There is a building named for him with a replica of the plane that he flew while in the … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on June 6, 2026 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends. We lost the wonderful Peabo Bryson, who passed away this week at 75. Peabo Bryson, R&B singer known for Disney classics, dies at 75 By Emily … Continue reading →

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Clarence B. Jones, Dr. King’s Trusted Attorney and Advisor, Dead at 95

Posted on May 25, 2026 by rikyrah

RIP, Mr. Jones Reverend Al Sharpton @TheRevAl I’m saddened by the news of the passing of Attorney Clarence Jones, Dr. King’s attorney and a mentor and friend to me. He was a brilliant strategist, lawyer, author, and philanthropist. So many … Continue reading →

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Happy Memorial Day!

Posted on May 25, 2026 by rikyrah

African American Contributions to Memorial Day National Mall and Memorial Parks “Louisiana furnished 24,000 Black men to help put down the rebellion. You talk about strewing flowers upon the graves of our departed Comrades. Who are the ones that do … Continue reading →

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Rev. Jesse L. Jackson – Dead at 84

Posted on February 17, 2026 by rikyrah

Rev. Jesse Jackson has passed away. The New York Times ‪@nytimes.com‬ Follow Breaking News: The Rev. Jesse Jackson, whose fiery speeches and populist vision made him a charismatic champion of civil rights, died at 84. https://bsky.app/profile/nytimes.com/post/3mf2ccc265k2q The Rev. Jesse Jackson, … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Posted on January 19, 2026 by rikyrah

Today is the official celebration of the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This is my favorite section from “Letter from a Birmingham Jail [King, Jr.]” We know through painful experience that freedom is never voluntarily given by … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | I Am A Black American

Posted on July 14, 2025 by rikyrah

I am a Black American. A descendant of those brought over in the hulls of slave ships. My family has been here since before America became America. One of the craziest realizations is the past month or so, is that … Continue reading →

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Happy Memorial Day

Posted on May 26, 2025 by rikyrah

African American Contributions to Memorial Day National Mall and Memorial Parks “Louisiana furnished 24,000 Black men to help put down the rebellion. You talk about strewing flowers upon the graves of our departed Comrades. Who are the ones that do … Continue reading →

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