Category Archives: Celebrations

Happy Easter, everyone!

Posted on April 5, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Richard Smallwood (born 30 November 1948 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American Gospel musicartist who formed The Richard Smallwood Singers in 1977 in Washington, DC. Richard graduated cum laude from Howard University with degrees in both vocal performance and piano, … Continue reading →

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Selma 50th Anniversary

Posted on March 7, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Legislation removed barriers that had prevented black people from voting. Millions joined voting rolls across the country, and thousands went on to win elections to offices in city halls, state legislatures, Congress, and, eventually, the White House. Rep. John Lewis, … Continue reading →

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Videos & Photos | President Obama Selma Speech & The First Family In Selma

Posted on March 7, 2015 by rikyrah

Update: Full Selma Speech The sun sets over the Edmund Pettus Bridge where preparations for the 50th anniversary of the civil rights march with a visit Saturday with President Barack Obama and the first family, Friday, March. 6, 2015, in … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to First Lady Michelle Obama!!

Posted on January 17, 2015 by rikyrah

Birthday Greetings to our wonderful First Lady! You represent this country with grace, elegance, intelligence and beauty.

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Video Highlights | 2014 Kennedy Center Honors

Posted on December 30, 2014 by rikyrah

Tonight CBS airs the 2014 Kennedy Centers Honors at 9 p.m.ET/8 p.m. CT.  Watch it here.   This year’s honorees are: Lilly Tomlin Al Green Tom Hanks Sting Patricia McBride Mavis Staples and Sam Moore, took folks in the KC … Continue reading →

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3 Chics Celebration: Happy Birthday Rikyrah!

Posted on November 23, 2014 by rikyrah

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RIKYRAH! Please join us in celebrating Rikyrah. Rikyrah, here’s to another golden year in celebrating your generous spirit, your graciousness, your tenacity, your intelligence, your work ethics, your courage, and TRUTH-TELLING. We love you and all your service … Continue reading →

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Malala Yousafzai’s Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech

Posted on October 11, 2014 by rikyrah

17 year old Malala Yousafzai wins Nobel Peace Prize

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Ntozake Shange’s “For Colored Girls” 40th Anniversary Exhibition

Posted on September 23, 2014 by rikyrah

I don’t believe any black girl can graduate to womanhood without knowing about, seeing, and understanding Ms. Ntozake Shange’s Choreopoem “For Colored Girls who have Considered Suicide when the Rainbow is Enuf.” Ntozake Sahnge- Poet, author, and playwright Paulette Williams … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Ametia!

Posted on September 15, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Please join us in celebrating Ametia’s birthday. Feel free to drop your birthday wishes, poems, or music video links, etc., in the comments section. Birthdays are happy events, Times when dreams come true. So dream a good dream (and let … Continue reading →

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Chicago’s Jackie Robinson West Little League Wins US Championship World Series!

Posted on August 24, 2014 by rikyrah

CONGRATULATIONS, JACKIE ROBINSON WEST! 3 Chics celebrates your win, fabulous sportsmanship, and most of all your successful skills and humainty. Please join us in celebrating their victory. Chicago’s 7-5 victory against Nevada Jackie Robinson West lines up to shake hands … Continue reading →

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