Category Archives: Books

Meet The GOP’s (* SHILLING ) Press David Gregory Disgracefully Describes Republican’s Position on Medicare As “Bold Leadership”

Posted on May 30, 2011 by rikyrah

                                                 BOLD LEADERSHIP  REALLY, DAVID? Notice how David Gregory frames the lead narrative for the exchange. MR. DAVID GREGORY:  “This Sunday, is Medicare the new third rail of American politics?  Why the fight over the future of an entitlement for 47 … Continue reading →

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Serendipity SOUL | Wednesday Open Thread| POETRY!

Posted on April 20, 2011 by rikyrah

A Brief Biography:  Rita Dove served as Poet Laureate of the United States and Consultant to the Library of Congress from 1993 to 1995 and as Poet Laureate of the Commonwealth of Virginia from 2004 to 2006. She has received … Continue reading →

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Serendipity SOUL | Monday Open Thread-POETRY!

Posted on April 18, 2011 by rikyrah

April is NATIONAL POETRY MONTH and 3 Chics would be remiss if we didn’t start our celebration by sharing the works of  poet Langston Hughes.  Afterall, we can’t allow former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum tohijack one of Mr. Hughes most indelible … Continue reading →

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Photos: First Lady Michelle Obama reads Dr. Seuss to kids, celebs at NEA’s Read Across America kickoff

Posted on March 3, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

 The Washington Post Michelle Obama would not, could not, in the rain, she said Wednesday. Speaking to elementary school children, the first lady affirmed that she similarly would not, could not with a mouse — or in a house, or … Continue reading →

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Toni Morrison Celebrates Eighty With Eloquence

Posted on February 23, 2011 by rikyrah

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TONI MORRISON! Toni Morrison, Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, editor, and educator celebrated her 80th Birthday February 18, 2011.  My first-born and newly married daughter Renita had the distinct honor of attending Ms. Morrison’s 80th birthday celebration last Friday evening at Madison Hall-Library … Continue reading →

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BLACK HISTORY Is AMERICAN History- A 3 CHICS Perspective

Posted on February 1, 2011 by rikyrah

February has been designated BLACK HISTORY MONTH.  But we here at 3 Chics celebrate our history everyday, because African-American History is AMERICAN HISTORY! To understand America and any other country, we must begin with Africa, pre slavery.  While never forgetting this crime … Continue reading →

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Carole Simpson Tells Howard Kurtz: “No One Is Talking About the Lack of Diversity in the Media”

Posted on January 24, 2011 by rikyrah

 At first 3 Chics was not going to front page this piece, but you know what, if we didn’t help get the message out, then we’d be no better than the media.  With all the hoopla about Keith Olberman’s leaving … Continue reading →

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Terrance Hayes, 2010 National Book Award Winner For Poetry

Posted on December 30, 2010 by rikyrah

Congratulations, Terrance Hayes! We can not the year go by without giving this brother his props.   I know there are a few folks who visit 3 Chics who loves poetry; I know I do! Wiki:  Terrance Hayes (born November 18, 1971 in Columbia, … Continue reading →

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President Obama Reads To School Children

Posted on December 18, 2010 by rikyrah

Love how the President takes time out to be with our youth.  And the Children admire and respect him too.  Reading is FUNDAMENTAL.

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First Lady Michelle Obama Visits the Children’s National Medical Center – Gets Gift Ideas For POTUS!

Posted on December 14, 2010 by rikyrah

The children are too cute & funny too!

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