Category Archives: Civil Rights

Monday Open Thread | Happy Birthday, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Posted on January 21, 2019 by rikyrah

Today is the federal observance of the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We used to have a President who observed a day of service to others on this day. But, we know that ended on January 20, … Continue reading →

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Voting Rights | Martyrs For The Right To Vote

Posted on November 3, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

From about 1900 to 1965, most African Americans were not allowed to vote in the South. This was especially true in the Deep South: Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina. White people in power used many methods to keep … Continue reading →

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Rest In Power, Linda Brown. Thank you.

Posted on March 27, 2018 by rikyrah

I wanted to write something about Linda Brown, the ‘Brown’ in Brown v. Board. I don’t think that it’s an exaggeration that the world we exist in today is because, in no small part, to Brown v. Board. If you … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | A Piece of History That All Should Know

Posted on January 17, 2018 by rikyrah

I learn something new everyday. I had never heard of this American Hero. Meet The Fearless Cook Who Secretly Fed — And Funded — The Civil Rights Movement January 15, 20187:00 AM ET In December 1955, after Rosa Parks refused … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Happy Birthday Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Posted on January 15, 2018 by rikyrah

For all you did for us as a country.. You were a true patriot. A true believer in this country. The lives you changed are still happening. Your ripples are still moving through time. Thank you.

Posted in Black History, Civil Rights, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Justice, Open Thread, Politics, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act | Tagged , , , , , , | 43 Comments

Sunday Praise & Worship | Ain’t Gonna Let No Body Turn Me ‘Round

Posted on January 14, 2018 by SouthernGirl2
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The Conservative Plan To Amend The Constitution | AM Joy | MSNBC

Posted on January 9, 2018 by rikyrah

Despite #45’s utter incompetence, ignorant word-salad vocabulary, the GOP—looking at McConnell etc., they are wreaking havoc on our DEMOCRACY. We’re four states away from a Constitutional Convention. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR AMERICAN CITIZENS? STAY WOKE FOLKS! ICYMI Sunday, 1/7/18 … Continue reading →

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Ex-Cop Michael Slager sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing Walter Scott

Posted on December 7, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Thank God for Feidin Santana filming the shooting of #WalterScott. If not for his video #MichaelSlager would have gotten away with murder. May God’s grace, mercy and DIVINE protection be with him. May God’s tender mercies comfort the hearts of … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread

Posted on August 24, 2017 by rikyrah

The REAL monuments that tells America’s TRUE HISTORY. Thoughts on Confederate Statues from a Southern White Male Growing up in the South, I was told (and unfortunately believed) a number of things about the Confederacy. Of course, I heard the common … Continue reading →

Posted in Black History, Civil Rights, Current Events, Domestic Terrorism, Hate Crime, Hate Groups, Healing, Heritage, History, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Lynching, Media, Memorial, Open Thread, Politics, racial hate, Racial Oppression, racial terror, Racism, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , | 55 Comments

Comedian, Civil Rights Activist, Icon Dick Gregory Dead at the age of 84

Posted on August 19, 2017 by rikyrah

From CNN: Dick Gregory, legendary comic and civil rights activist, dies at 84 USA TODAY Published 10:55 p.m. ET Aug. 19, 201 Comic trailblazer and civil rights activist Dick Gregory died on Saturday night at age 84. Son Christian Gregory … Continue reading →

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