Category Archives: Books

Open Thread | The Absolute Audacity of the Updated White Citizens Council

Posted on August 1, 2023 by rikyrah

Or Hoes for Hitler… Or Moms for Liberty…. From California When the story ran in the local paper, not only did people replace the books, they donated $15,000 so more books could be purchased, and the city matched the amount. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on March 17, 2019 by rikyrah

Happy Sunday, Everyone. Hope you’re enjoying the weekend with family and friends. More Michelle Obama in Cleveland, Ohio last night. I managed to wrestle up a few photos and videos. ENJOY! VIDEO intro for Michelle Obama’s stage entrance:

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Monday Open Thread

Posted on January 22, 2018 by rikyrah

ICYMI Does recognizing privilege influence your politics? News host Kerri Miller spoke with Ijeoma Oluo, the author of “So You Want to Talk About Race.” https://www.mprnews.org/listen?name=/minnesota/podcasts/kerri-miller/2018/01/15privilege_politics_20180115_64.mp3

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Friday Open Thread

Posted on January 5, 2018 by rikyrah

TGIF, Everyone! What’s on your bookshelves, tablets, Kindles, etc.? Here’s what I’m currently reading: Autobiography of a People: Three Centuries of African American History Told by Those Who Lived It And check out this amazing couple’s efforts to literally get … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | “Roots” 40th Anniversary Week

Posted on March 6, 2017 by rikyrah

This Week 3 Chics highlights the groundbreaking Mini series Roots. Last month marked the 4oth Anniversary of “Roots.” Based on the book, Roots: the Saga of an American Family, by Alex Haley. We’ll feature selected scenes from the movie. As … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | James Baldwin Week

Posted on February 16, 2017 by rikyrah

BALDWIN’S NIGGER – James Baldwin and Dick Gregory Baldwin’s Nigger 1 of 3 Baldwin’s Nigger 2 of 3 Baldwin’s Nigger 3 of 3

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Tuesday Open Thread | James Baldwin Week

Posted on February 14, 2017 by rikyrah

Today’s James Baldwin’s feature is The Fire Next Time.” The Fire Next Time is a 1963 book by James Baldwin. It contains two essays: “My Dungeon Shook — Letter to my Nephew on the One Hundredth Anniversary of Emancipation,” and … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | James Baldwin Week

Posted on February 13, 2017 by rikyrah

Happy Monday, Everyone. This week’s featured artist is Mr. James Baldwin. We’ll look at some of his most acclaimed writings, essays, novels, and TV/radio addresses. James Baldwin was an essayist, playwright and novelist regarded as a highly insightful,    iconic writer with … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Toni Morrison Week

Posted on November 13, 2014 by rikyrah

Hapy Thursday, Everyone! Hope you’re enjoying Toni Morrison week! Today’s featured novel…. Beloved is a novel by the American writer Toni Morrison. Set after the American Civil War (1861–1865), it is inspired by the story of an African-American slave, Margaret … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | Toni Morrison Week

Posted on November 12, 2014 by rikyrah

Happy HUMP day, Everyone! Today’s novel…. SULA Plot summary[edit] The Bottom is a mostly black neighborhood in Ohio. A good white farmer promised freedom and a piece of Bottom land to his slave if he would perform some very difficult … Continue reading →

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