Category Archives: #BlackGirlMagic

Open Thread | The Inauguration of Karen Bass as Mayor of Los Angeles!

Posted on December 12, 2022 by rikyrah

Congratulations, Madam Mayor! A new day has come to our city. Thank you Los Angeles! Let’s get to work. pic.twitter.com/16FQEgaTbh — Karen Bass (@KarenBassLA) December 11, 2022 I had the privilege of swearing in Karen Bass as mayor of Los … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on September 10, 2022 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. There is a thing as ‘famous’ And then there is ‘Black famous’. And, one of the things that can put a smile … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread – A Tribute to the G.O.A.T. – Serena Williams

Posted on September 2, 2022 by rikyrah

I remember reading about the Williams Sisters in Sports Illustrated, when Richard Williams was being vilified for his stance about not letting his daughters play in all those Junior tournaments… Who did this Negro think he was? They made such … Continue reading →

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It’s JUSTICE Ketanji Brown Jackson!

Posted on July 1, 2022 by rikyrah

sniff sniff sniff😪😪😪 I never thought that I would live to see the day where a Black from a distance woman with locs and a deliberately chosen African name would sit on the Supreme Court. It’s still surreal to me. … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Congratulations to Karine Jean-Pierre as the new White House Press Secretary

Posted on May 6, 2022 by rikyrah

Ms. Jean-Pierre will be the first Black woman and the first open gay White House Press Secretary. Congratulations!! NEW: President Biden names Karine Jean-Pierre as the new White House press secretary, replacing Jen Psaki. Jean-Pierre will be the first Black … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Celebrating The Win

Posted on April 11, 2022 by rikyrah

Yes….Elections Matter. “It has taken 232 years and 115 prior appointments for a Black woman to be selected to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States. But we’ve made it.” –#JudgeKetanjiBrownJackson pic.twitter.com/jzwcf29QZr — Be A King (@BerniceKing) April … Continue reading →

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Today is the day HISTORY IS MADE!

Posted on April 7, 2022 by rikyrah

I never thought this day would come. She was always out there, in my wishes. But now, she is REAL! In a historic move, the Senate has confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court. Watch the moment … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Day Three of the Ketanji Brown Jackson Hearings

Posted on March 24, 2022 by rikyrah

The GOP continued to be on one.😠😠 But, Judge Brown Jackson was wonderful. No matter what else happens from this point, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will become Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson All these Republicans who sat there torturing her … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Day 2 – Ketanji Brown Jackson Hearings

Posted on March 23, 2022 by rikyrah

The GOP showed their entire azz yesterday.😠 But, Judge Brown gave a Master Class in Black Professional Sensibilities.👊🏾👊🏾 Today, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is demonstrating the breadth and depth of her legal expertise from her experience working at ALL levels … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Begin

Posted on March 22, 2022 by rikyrah

Today began the confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to join the Supreme Court. "Members of this Committee: If I am confirmed, I commit to you that I will work productively to support and defend the Constitution" – SCOTUS … Continue reading →

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