Category Archives: Education

Open Thread | These Student Loan Forgiveness Folks Are Wearing on the Nerves

Posted on May 31, 2022 by rikyrah

First, President Biden, when running for President…. NEVER RAN ON THE PROMISE OF COMPLETE STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS. His education plan included other things..but COMPLETE STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS WAS NOT ONE OF THEM. THAT was from Bernie and Warren – you … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Brown v Board was ‘accepted quickly’? In what world, WSJ?

Posted on May 13, 2022 by rikyrah

The delusional Editorial Page of the WSJ is at it again. Brown v. Board was ‘ accepted quickly’? Absolutely not. Tell us the truth, Ms. Ifill Prince Edward’s County, VA closed the schools for five years rather than comply with … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Day Three of the Ketanji Brown Jackson Hearings

Posted on March 24, 2022 by rikyrah

The GOP continued to be on one.😠😠 But, Judge Brown Jackson was wonderful. No matter what else happens from this point, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will become Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson All these Republicans who sat there torturing her … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Day 2 – Ketanji Brown Jackson Hearings

Posted on March 23, 2022 by rikyrah

The GOP showed their entire azz yesterday.😠 But, Judge Brown gave a Master Class in Black Professional Sensibilities.👊🏾👊🏾 Today, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is demonstrating the breadth and depth of her legal expertise from her experience working at ALL levels … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on March 19, 2022 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. I love this. They look fabulous. It is a classic look. We can wear anything and look good in it. "Ralph Lauren … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Dr. King!

Posted on January 17, 2022 by rikyrah

You helped change the world. You certainly changed my world. I have so many opportunities because of your battles. Share this clip of my father. We must study him beyond the end of ‘I Have a Dream.’ (and that’s taken … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Dear Mayor Lightfoot..

Posted on January 10, 2022 by rikyrah

Dear Mayor Lightfoot: As the granddaughter, daughter, niece and sister of School Teachers, I am perplexed by your recent hostility towards the Chicago Teachers Union. Teachers are part of public service, but, they are also people. They are wives, mothers, … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Supreme Court Hears Arguments About Roe v. Wade

Posted on December 2, 2021 by rikyrah

For those who voted “their conscience” in 2016, and found eleven billionty reasons why they couldn’t vote for Hillary, and how we “couldn’t scare you with The Court”… Are you scared yet? They heard arguments about the Mississippi Abortion Law. … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Black Historian of Chicago, Timuel Black, Dead At 102

Posted on October 14, 2021 by rikyrah

He was THE Historian for Black Chicago. I could listen to him for hours on end. He was a fountain of knowledge. RIP for a life well lived in service to the community.😢🙏🏽😢🙏🏽 #BREAKING: Timuel Black, a political and civil … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Dropping Some Wisdom…Respect and Protect the Children

Posted on October 7, 2021 by rikyrah

This man is thoughtful and wise..please follow him. He has such a kind heart. Last night I was at my peoples house with a few friends and my homegirl with her daugther, 5, who I haven't seen her since she … Continue reading →

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