Category Archives: Culture

Open Thread | Scholastic Book Fair – What’s With the Censorship?

Posted on October 20, 2023 by rikyrah

As a kid, one of my fondest memories from school was when I got the little paper flyer, informing us that we were going to have a Book Fair, and all the options that would be there. I would sit … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | They Continue To Want To Police Our Bodies

Posted on October 16, 2023 by rikyrah

That legacy of slavery has not left this country. The fight over Black Hair never seems to end. So, for those who purse their lips to say that ‘it’s just hair’. It’s NEVER just hair. There is no other group … Continue reading →

Posted in Body Autonomy, Breaking News, Culture, Current Events, Education, Institutional Racism, Open Thread, Politics, Racial Bias, racial hate, Racial Oppression, Racial Profiling | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 17 Comments

Congratulations to Coco Gauff for Winning the U.S. Open

Posted on September 10, 2023 by rikyrah

At 19!!!! Coco isn't next. She's now. pic.twitter.com/cRZ0MeuedE — US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 9, 2023 Youngest since Serena won at 17 in 1999. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 https://twitter.com/Owusuivy/status/1700666667913601414?s=19 It's all about the company you keep. 😄 pic.twitter.com/S59CgrtmoZ — US Open Tennis (@usopen) … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Endless Cletus Safaris….and Yet, the MSM Can’t Bother to Try and Find Biden Voters

Posted on August 21, 2023 by rikyrah

UH HUH UH HUH There is no accident to this. We care about little-d DEMOCRACY. We care about body autonomy. We care about voting rights. We care about the environment. We care about our children going to school and not … Continue reading →

Posted in 2022 Elections, 2023 Elections, 2024 Elections, Abortion, Abortion Rights, activism, Breaking News, Criminal Justice, Culture, Current Events, Democracy, Democratic Party, Department of Justice, Economics, Economy, Elections, History, Justice, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden, Vice-President Kamala D. Harris | Tagged , , , , , , , | 38 Comments

Last of the Crooners, Singer Tony Bennett, Dead at 96

Posted on July 21, 2023 by rikyrah

It was so heartening to see new generations ‘discover’ Mr. Bennett after he had been left for dead during the 1970’s and 80’s. To see him do an ‘ Unplugged’ on MTV during the 90’s…. Breaking News: Tony Bennett, whose … Continue reading →

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Happy July 4th

Posted on July 4, 2023 by rikyrah

Happy July 4th! Enjoy family and friends today. As it always should have been. The Emancipation Proclamation will be permanently displayed next to the Constitution, Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independence in D.C., the National Archives announced. https://t.co/wrnNbdl4pa pic.twitter.com/IqTOSQ9qXQ … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | On This Last Day of Pride Month

Posted on June 30, 2023 by rikyrah

Love is love is love… With our fellow LGBTQIA+ citizens under attack….. We need to follow the lead of this Administration.. Today, @PressSec had a powerful message for the LGBTQI+ community at our HHS Pride Summit. You are enough.We are … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Nimrata Haley Needs To Keep Black Folks Out Her Mouth

Posted on June 23, 2023 by rikyrah

Nimrata Haley has a nasty habit of putting Black folks in her mouth in her service to White Supremacy. She needs to keep her mouth shut. I call her Nimrata because that is the government name her parents gave her … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024 Elections, African Americans, Breaking News, Culture, Current Events, Open Thread, Politics, Racial Bias, Racial Oppression, Racial Profiling, Racism, Systematic Racism, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , | 9 Comments

Happy Juneteenth!

Posted on June 19, 2023 by rikyrah

Happy Juneteenth! “None of us are free until we're all free.” – Ms. Opal Lee #Juneteenth is a celebration of this shared freedom. Let's honor this day together. #healamerica #communityhealing #blackhistory@therealopallee @antongspeaks pic.twitter.com/VfdANz1hMm — Heal America (@joinhealamerica) June 15, 2023 … Continue reading →

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Open Thread : ICWA STILL STANDS! Good Ruling by The Supreme Court

Posted on June 16, 2023 by rikyrah

This was good news for the Indigenous Community from The Supreme Court.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Supreme Court preserves law that aims to keep Native American children with tribal families (from @AP) https://t.co/dhobDPzfTz — Debby Williams 🗳️💙 (@dwilliams1210) June 15, 2023 My full statement … Continue reading →

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