Category Archives: Culture

Weekend Open Thread | What A Week….Entertainment-wise

Posted on June 10, 2023 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. Always bet on Black🤗🤗✊🏾✊🏾 The #1 and #2 movies at the box office this weekend is a Black Mermaid🧜🏾‍♀️ and a Black … Continue reading →

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Legend Tina Turned Dead at 83

Posted on May 24, 2023 by rikyrah

Her life was larger than life. What she went through would have broken lesser humans. But, she was Tina Turner. Rip Tina Turner. Here doing Proud Mary on her final tour pic.twitter.com/8M9ZDAK9NJ — ↙️RyanB aka the Real Agent Argylle + … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | 2024’s Election Will Be About Body Autonomy

Posted on May 15, 2023 by rikyrah

In 2016, women like myself made the case for Hillary Clinton. When everything else failed, we asked “ What about The Supreme Court?” We were told snidely, that ‘ you can’t scare us with the Court.’ Same folks whining. Women … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024 Elections, Abortion, Abortion Rights, Body Autonomy, Breaking News, Culture, Current Events, Democratic Party, Economics, Freedom, GOP, Justice, Open Thread, Politics, Rikyrah's Rant | Tagged , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Open Thread | A Star Is Born

Posted on May 12, 2023 by rikyrah

Representation Matters. “[…] We knew it the moment we met her. She was the first person who walked through the door for this role and she set the bar so high. We saw hundreds of people, and no one surpassed … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on May 6, 2023 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. .@VP Kamala Harris Hosts Shonda Rhimes, ‘Queen Charlotte’ Cast at Her D.C. HomeShe hosted a luncheon, held at her private residence, which … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | They Had the Nerd Prom Saturday…This is how it went😏

Posted on May 1, 2023 by rikyrah

From Saturday: Dark Brandon made an appearance at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. pic.twitter.com/lNfWrNXj0i — President Biden (@POTUS) April 30, 2023 Roy Wood Jr, "Do you understand how rich you have to be to buy a supreme court — a … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024 Elections, Breaking News, Culture, Current Events, Elections, Journalism, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden, Vice-President Kamala D. Harris | Tagged , , , , , , , | 21 Comments

Open Thread | Double Standards Evident Everywhere

Posted on April 4, 2023 by rikyrah

There was the Women’s Basketball Championship game. LSU won. Some folks didn’t like the way the star player acted. Had a serious problem with it. Thing is… She did the same gesture that a star WHITE player had done….but, none … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | More of the Vice-President’s Trip to Africa

Posted on March 29, 2023 by rikyrah

More from this terrific Overseas Trip: This is why US Political media needs to be ignored particularly when it comes to VP Kamala Harris. Their takes and the the reality are two different things. https://t.co/FH1nqqh0sa — DFW Sports 4Life (@Kennymack1971) … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The NAACP Image Awards

Posted on February 27, 2023 by rikyrah

Appreciate them because they recognize some of those who are overlooked by other award shows. Black award shows are mental wellness boosts! I swear it’s nothing short of uplifting and motivating to see Black Excellence celebrated and honored. #BHM @naacpimageaward … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Attack on Education in Florida….as They Try To Install Fascism

Posted on February 23, 2023 by rikyrah

In case you didn’t know… I don’t know if you know what’s been going on in Florida. Their Governor has chosen to go full-on fascist. There is the full-blown attack on education. The banning of books. The attack on the … Continue reading →

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