Category Archives: Civil Rights

Open Thread | Whites Only :The disaster the justices have unleashed has its roots in one of the darkest periods of our history.

Posted on September 30, 2026 by rikyrah

This excellent article about THE WORST COURT SINCE TANEY is from Mother Jones. Whites Only The disaster the justices have unleashed has its roots in one of the darkest periods of our history. Ari Berman and Pema Levy September/October 2026 … Continue reading →

Posted in 2026 Elections, Black Voter Suppression, Black Voters, Chief Justice John Roberts, Civil Rights, Open Thread, Politics, Racial Bias, Systematic Racism, The United States Supreme Court, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 35 Comments

Clarence B. Jones, Dr. King’s Trusted Attorney and Advisor, Dead at 95

Posted on May 25, 2026 by rikyrah

RIP, Mr. Jones Reverend Al Sharpton @TheRevAl I’m saddened by the news of the passing of Attorney Clarence Jones, Dr. King’s attorney and a mentor and friend to me. He was a brilliant strategist, lawyer, author, and philanthropist. So many … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | More on SCOTUS VRA Ruling

Posted on May 1, 2026 by rikyrah

From The Establishment Bar: Some thoughts on the SCOTUS VRA ruling Posted by Liberal Librarian April 30, 2026 Yesterday, our vaunted Supreme Court of these very United States gutted the Voting Rights Act even more. It seems to be a … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | If I Have To Choose A Label, I Choose Liberal

Posted on April 8, 2026 by rikyrah

Saw this at BalloonJuice, and had to bring it over: Kent March 15, 2026 at 1:06 pm Liberal or Progressive (I think of myself as both) are not about where you stand on some spectrum. They are about what you … Continue reading →

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Rev. Jesse L. Jackson – Dead at 84

Posted on February 17, 2026 by rikyrah

Rev. Jesse Jackson has passed away. The New York Times ‪@nytimes.com‬ Follow Breaking News: The Rev. Jesse Jackson, whose fiery speeches and populist vision made him a charismatic champion of civil rights, died at 84. https://bsky.app/profile/nytimes.com/post/3mf2ccc265k2q The Rev. Jesse Jackson, … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Posted on January 19, 2026 by rikyrah

Today is the official celebration of the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This is my favorite section from “Letter from a Birmingham Jail [King, Jr.]” We know through painful experience that freedom is never voluntarily given by … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on January 10, 2026 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. That new booster shot has been approved..be sure to get it. Call and see if your pharmacy has it. Order your free … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Senator Cory Booker Breaks Strom Thurmond’s Record

Posted on April 2, 2025 by rikyrah

Cory Booker is giving a marathon speech on the Senate floor. Why and how long can it last? The New Jersey Democrat took the Senate floor at 7 p.m. ET to begin a marathon speech blasting the Trump administration and … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Posted on January 20, 2025 by rikyrah

Today is the official celebration of the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This is my favorite section from “Letter from a Birmingham Jail [King, Jr.]” We know through painful experience that freedom is never voluntarily given by … Continue reading →

Posted in activism, Black Excellence, Black History, Civil Rights, Jim Crow laws, Justice, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , | 12 Comments

Open Thread | I Have Been Trying To Find The Words…

Posted on November 1, 2024 by rikyrah

And, I just can’t. 🤔🤔 Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) posted at 8:10 PM on Tue, Oct 29, 2024: New on @MSNBC: Vice President Harris plans to spend election night in Washington, D.C., at her alma mater, Howard University. (https://x.com/kylegriffin1/status/1851431351695573320?t=wyj4l3lOTkKwE8ZR-9ALqw&s=03)

Posted in 2024 Elections, Black Excellence, Black History, Breaking News, Civil Rights, Current Events, Democracy, Education, Elections, Open Thread, Politics, Vice-President Kamala D. Harris, Voting Rights | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment