Category Archives: Black Voter Suppression

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. Fantastic and educational thread How did Martin Luther King Jr. get his own holiday? And why was it so difficult to … 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 →

Posted in 2022 Elections, activism, African Americans, Black Voter Suppression, Black Voters, Breaking News, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden, Vice-President Kamala D. Harris, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act | Tagged , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Open Thread | Good Question…We, As Democrats , Need To Have This Discussion

Posted on July 29, 2021 by rikyrah

I am Democrat. Period. Part of the Democratic Party. Loyal voter. Vote in every election. I am the base. Tired of those who aren’t the base insulting those who are. At what point do we ask ourselves are these folks … Continue reading →

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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.๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ˜    We are fighting against the most concerted state-based effort to undermine Black voting strength since the Civil Rights Mvmt. And in that context, the Supreme Court has again, & w/abandon, shredded … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | More From GQP Voter Suppression

Posted on May 26, 2021 by rikyrah

Must always keep up with them and their Voter Suppression tactics.๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ˜  NEW and must-read from @alexazura @CEssig @madisonfdong: Polling places for urban voters of color would be cut under Texas Senate's version of voting bill being negotiated with House, @TexasTribune … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Voter Suppression, Black Voters, Elections, Open Thread, Politics, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act | Tagged , , , , , | 48 Comments

Open Thread | Those Who Want to Suppress the Vote

Posted on May 19, 2021 by rikyrah

Ari Berman is always on it. Keeping up with the Demons who want to suppress the vote.๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ˜  WATCH: @AriBerman explains on @allinwithchris the most shocking parts of his big story with @NickSurgey about how conservative dark money is running a … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Voter Suppression, Black Voters, Elections, Open Thread, Politics, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act | Tagged , , , , | 10 Comments

Open Thread | So…They Had a Hearing About the New Jim Crow..

Posted on April 23, 2021 by rikyrah

And the GQP decided to try and question Stacey Abrams about it. As well as others. It did not go well.   Republican Senator John Cornyn: So you believe that the GA legislature made deliberate attempts to suppress the minority … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Voter Suppression, Black Voters, Education, Elections, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Open Thread, Politics, Voter Suppression, voters, Voting Rights | Tagged , , , , , , | 36 Comments

Open Thread | More of the New Jim Crow

Posted on April 9, 2021 by rikyrah

Texas has decided that Georgia shouldn’t be alone.   The Texas Senate just voted to limit Texans' voting options. Senate Bill 7, a GOP priority, would limit early voting hours, prohibit drive-thru voting and bar local election officials from proactively … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Voter Suppression, Department of Justice, Elections, Open Thread, Politics, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act | Tagged , , , , | 6 Comments

Open Thread | Jim Crow Is Back With A Vengeance In Georgia๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ˜ 

Posted on March 26, 2021 by rikyrah

Well, Jim Crow-2021 Version, came to Georgia.๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ˜    Breaking: Georgia Republicans passed restrictive new changes to the state election process. The new law will limit early voting and add additional voter ID requirements to mail voting. We're breaking down the … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, Black Voter Suppression, Black Voters, Current Events, injustice, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Open Thread, Politics, US Department of Justice, Voter Suppression, voters, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act | Tagged , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Open Thread | So, Moscow Mitch Is Lying Again๐Ÿ˜’

Posted on March 24, 2021 by rikyrah

Asked about the filibuster, Moscow Mitch had the nerve to lie that was never used in racial terms. Lie Lie Lie Well, folks couldn’t let that stand. RECEIPTS have been brought… I say, RECEIPTS๐Ÿ‘ HAVE ๐Ÿ‘BEEN๐Ÿ‘ BROUGHT ๐Ÿ‘   Filibuster … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Voter Suppression, Black Voters, Democracy, discrimination, Open Thread, Politics, Voter Suppression, voters, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act | Tagged , , , , , , , | 48 Comments